[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 106 (Thursday, July 24, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H5669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REPUBLICAN CONSENSUS ON TAX RELIEF

  (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of my fellow Republicans. 
Last night we met for 3 hours and openly and honestly discussed our 
faults and our hopes for the future. We have heard and read the rumors 
about the nonexistent or alleged coup attempt, and we all know the 
Republicans do not always agree. But we decided to work together to 
overcome the obstacles that we have.
  I admire our leadership. They open themselves to the media every day. 
Their lives are scrutinized by the public microscope, and this makes us 
all very guarded. Yet last night they opened themselves, they were 
vulnerable, honest, and frank. Any differences we had yesterday morning 
are now behind us. We are looking forward now.
  As a team we are fighting for tax relief for working Americans. 
Together we will do all we can to overcome any reason, any excuse the 
opponents have to overcome tax relief, or to oppose tax relief.
  Eventually there will be only one vote for tax relief. It will be at 
the request of the American people, with the consent of Congress, and 
with the agreement of the President. Either Members are for tax relief 
or they are against it. The Republicans have come together to get tax 
relief for working Americans.

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