[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 206 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H15490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PUT AMERICAN FAMILIES FIRST

  (Mr. GUTIERREZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, compromise: It is a simple concept. A 7-
year-old understands it. For a child, it might mean something like 
having an ice cream cone or a candy bar, but not both.
  Well, maybe I should have a child explain this concept to some of the 
extremist Republicans in this house. Because even though they are all 
older than 7, they are acting a lot less mature than that. You see, 
they want it all. Tax giveaways to the wealthiest Americans. Cuts in 
student loans and Head Start. Gutting regulations that protect clean 
air and water. Making our seniors pay more for health care.
  And they will not give up, no matter how much suffering they cause, 
until they impose their radical demands on every American family. It is 
too bad.
  You see, if a 7-year-old insists on ice cream and a candy bar, it 
just means a little disagreement. But when the Republicans will not 
give up any of their anitfamily demands, every American, students, 
seniors, children--must pay.
  Come on. It is time to grow up. Stop holding your breath and stomping 
your feet and join the fight for a decent budget that puts American 
family first.

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