[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 98 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H5133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN OPPOSITION TO THE REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN

  (Ms. VELAZQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, the Republican leader's newest motto is 
``Listen, learn and lead,'' and in a way the Republicans are following 
that motto.
  They are listening to millionaires and powerful corporations who want 
huge tax breaks. They are learning how to provide clever tax loopholes 
to their rich friends, and they are leading this country down a road 
that will allow tax giveaways for the rich while working families 
struggle.
  Mr. Speaker, the Democrats want to provide real tax relief for 
working families. Under the Republican bill, 15 million working 
families, working families, will get no tax relief. Democrats want to 
help those families. Under the Republican bill, college students will 
be hit with new taxes. Democrats want to make college more affordable.
  Mr. Speaker, I propose today a new motto for the Republican leader: 
Listen, learn, and let the Democrats lead.




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