[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 18, 1997)]
[House]
[Pages H3869-H3870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       A WARNING TO AMERICANS: THE PRESIDENT HAS BROKEN HIS WORD

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to warn the 
working men and women of this country that the President has broken his 
word. He says he is going to veto a tax bill that contains exactly what 
he agreed to, badly needed tax relief for families and children.
  Through his spokesman, the President says he will not sign a tax bill 
that contains a $500-per-child tax credit, estate tax relief, and a 
capital gains reduction. I am outraged, first, that he would once again 
break his word, and second, that no one is holding him accountable. 
Every American who is faced with high taxes deserves an explanation. It 
is time for the President to quit playing games.
  Mr. President, honor your commitment. America needs tax relief now.

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