[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[House]
[Pages H3810-H3811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   LET US PASS THE REPUBLICAN TAX CUT AS PART OF THE BALANCED BUDGET 
                               AGREEMENT

  (Mr. ADERHOLT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, the more Government taxes, the more it 
discourages people from doing productive work. The more Government 
taxes, the more it discourages business from increasing output and 
creating jobs. The more Government taxes, the more it discourages 
people from saving and investing. The more Government taxes, the harder 
it is for families to make ends meet, the harder it is for

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people to get ahead, the harder it is for individuals to realize their 
dreams.
  Mr. Speaker, these commonsense truisms apply, whether or not the 
Federal budget is in deficit or surplus. They apply, no matter what 
part of the business cycle the economy is in. They apply to those in 
industries and all sectors of the economy.
  Quite simply, taxes are a drag on the economy, and an obstacle to 
people who are pursuing their dreams. Let us make it easier for people 
to make ends meet, get ahead, and save for the future, create new jobs, 
and pursue their dreams. Let us pass the tax cut plan as part of the 
balanced budget agreement.

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