[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 16 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
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              IN SUPPORT OF THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 1997

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Balanced 
Budget Amendment.
  For too many years Congress has made broken promises and halfhearted 
attempts to balance the Federal budget. With a national debt in excess 
of $5 trillion, we cannot wait another day.
  I am committed to enacting a Balanced Budget Amendment for the sake 
of our children and their future.
  My message is simple, the Federal Government must learn to exercise 
the same fiscal restraints that families and businesses operate under 
each and every day.
  Mr. Speaker, the Balanced Budget Amendment is the only way to 
guarantee that the Federal deficit will continue on a downward path to 
zero.
  The real victor in the balanced budget debate is the American family. 
A balanced budget would result in an enormous savings for working 
Americans.
  A balanced budget is not about numbers, its about people and 
families. Most importantly, its about our moral obligation to stop 
robbing future generations of the opportunities and prosperity they 
deserve.
  It is irresponsible for us to keep passing our burdens onto our 
children. The time has come for Congress to represent the will of the 
people and take responsibility for balancing our Federal budget.
  I urge my colleagues to support enactment of the Balanced Budget 
Amendment.

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