[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H1917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMONSENSE REFORMS TO REBUILD AMERICA

  (Mr. NEUMANN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, what American does not dream of creating a 
better life for himself, his family and his children. What American 
does not dream of living in a community where children are safe, the 
rights of all are respected and people feel a sense of belonging to 
that same community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you what American who achieves success does not 
feel an obligation to give something back to his community and make a 
contribution to those who helped him get there. What American does not 
feel a duty to help those in need, a moral imperative to help those who 
face hardships, misfortunes, and struggles in their life.
  Mr. Speaker, Americans have these dreams, feel these obligations and 
think about these challenges. The Republican agenda is aimed at 
addressing these very American ways of thinking about our society. It 
is an agenda aimed at commonsense reforms that will allow people to 
pursue their dreams, build strong families in safe communities, and 
create a better America for future generations. That is our agenda. It 
is time for this Congress to move forward and quickly act to implement 
that agenda.

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