[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H3080]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   WITH A WINNING BALANCED BUDGET AGREEMENT, THE ONLY LOSERS ARE BIG 
                     GOVERNMENT AND THE STATUS QUO

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, America awoke this morning to the first 
balanced budget agreement in nearly two generations. Today I rise to 
commend my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, both Democrats and 
Republicans, for the passage of the balanced budget agreement.
  This budget truly is good news for the American people. This 
bipartisan approach demonstrates to the American people that we in 
Congress are willing to put aside petty partisan politics to pass this 
historic balanced budget.
  Although this agreement may not be perfect, passage of this budget 
will mean smaller government, lower spending, lower taxes, a solvent 
Medicare system, and a balanced budget, all in one plan. The people in 
my district in Nevada will be able to keep more of their hard-earned 
money to save, invest, and send their kids to college, or spend any way 
they see fit. Seniors, families, and future generations will all 
benefit from this budget agreement. The only loser is big Government 
and the status quo.

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