[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H10516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         GOALS FOR A GENERATION

  (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, goals for a generation is the future of 
America and it is the responsibility not just of the Republican Party 
but this Congress as a whole, for it alone will build the bridge to the 
21st century.
  So far adhering to these goals has brought us, the American people, a 
balanced budget, tax cuts, a Patient Protection Act, education reform 
that brightens the future of every child in America and legislation 
that will help save Social Security.
  Under this agenda, we are continuing to improve our public and 
private schools by sending money directly back to classrooms for more 
teachers, more computers, safer buildings and teacher testing.
  We will also expand the notion that every American should have the 
financial security that comes from secure jobs. This job security, 
coupled with a simpler tax code and a fairer IRS, will keep our economy 
strong and boost savings and America's investments.
  Our government should reflect rather than undermine the values that 
have made America great, faith, family, personal freedom and 
responsibility. By protecting and strengthening a Republican government 
and citizen accountability, the Republican Party will continue to 
deliver on its promises that made these goals a reality for all 
America.

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