[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 2 (Thursday, January 4, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THE 104TH CONGRESS WILL BALANCE THE BUDGET

  (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I entered politics because I 
thought I could make a difference. As a Republican, as a proponent of a 
balanced budget, and as a Member of the 104th Congress, I truly feel 
that I have, in a small way, made a positive difference. I am very 
confident that in the coming days America will have a balanced budget--
something the American people have demanded for many, many years.
  Now, let me say that I truly feel sorry for those who are unfairly 
caught up in the middle of this partial Government shutdown. But, let 
me also add that I would feel even more shame and sorrow if we failed 
to discipline our Government.
  We must, as a government, as leaders, think of the future and think 
also of our children. We must balance the budget and restore the ethic 
of living within our means.
  This 104th Congress has made a difference and we will balance the 
budget.

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