[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 207 (Friday, December 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2450]
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                            BALANCED BUDGET

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 1995

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, President Clinton is playing games with the 
American people. He claims to support a balanced budget, but he has 
failed to honor his commitment.
  I believe that we have a moral obligation to balance the budget. A 
balanced budget is the right thing to do for our future, our children's 
future, and the future of generations to come.
  Our message is simple, the Federal Government must learn to exercise 
the same fiscal restraint that families and businesses operate under 
each and everyday.
  My Republican colleagues and to their credit, some on the other side 
of the aisle, have put forth an ambitious agenda that would balance the 
Federal budget by the year 2002.
  Unfortunately the Clinton administration has decided to fight us 
every step of the way instead of joining in our effort.
  The truth is my friends, we will balance the budget, we will save 
Medicare, and we will change the way the Federal Government operates. 
For the sake of our children we must not back away from the awesome 
task at hand
  Mr. Speaker, Congress is finally shaping up and bringing long awaited 
fiscal fitness to the Federal Government.
  I am proud to be part of this historic effort.
  I urge the administration to stop playing games and honor its 
commitment to the American people.

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