[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      STATE OF THE UNION ANALYSIS

  (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, the President gave a speech Tuesday night 
filled with great rhetoric about downsizing government, cutting 
spending, and returning power to the people. However, we know from 
experience that these policies of higher taxes, more government 
spending, and bigger Federal bureaucracy prevail. The President's 
record, it speaks louder than his words. He vetoed a balanced budget 
amendment, or a balanced budget bill. He vetoed a pro-family, pro-jobs 
tax cut. He vetoed real welfare reform, emphasizing work, family, and 
responsibility. He vetoed legislation returning power to the States, 
communities, and families, and he vetoed a long-term solution for 
Medicare.
  Mr. Speaker, the President's actions are clear contradictions to his 
words. He will say anything and then support the liberal policies of 
the status quo. Big government bureaucracy, big government spending, 
and a big government intrusion into our lives. As Majority Leader Dole 
said, ``It's time to walk the walk and talk the talk.''

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