[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 24, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

  (Mrs. SEASTRAND asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SEASTRAND. Mr. Speaker, President Clinton gave challenges to 
Congress last night. He challenged us to cherish our children and 
strengthen the family. Congress sent the President legislation 
containing a family, per-child tax credit, but he vetoed it.
  The President challenged us to help every American achieve economic 
security. Yet he vetoed the first balanced budget in a generation.
  The President challenged us to provide Americans with educational 
opportunities. Yet he vetoed legislation that would have lowered the 
cost of the average student loan by $216 a year.
  The President challenged us to make our environment safe and clean. 
Yet he vetoed the appropriations bill that funds the Environmental 
Protection Agency.
  Mr. Speaker, is it any wonder that the American people doubt the 
President's sincerity. He talks a good talk, but his actions speak 
louder than his words. I challenge the President to start walking the 
walk he talks.

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