[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

  (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, what is the truth about the 
Government shutdown? The truth is this. The radical liberal left of the 
House of Representatives have been obstructionists for many, many years 
and they are continuing it this year, and in this coming year.
  Mr. Clinton, in his second so-called budget, wanted to slow the rate 
of growth in Medicare, bring about tax relief. That was greeted with, 
my goodness, this is terrible, this is awful, from our friends across 
the aisle.
  I wonder when the President talked about extreme Republican freshmen 
if he should not have looked at himself when he was talking about the 
tail wagging the dog. Is he afraid he might lose his base if he 
presents a balanced budget and puts the Government back to work?

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