[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 1999

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to insert in the Record that 
I inadvertently voted no on Roll Call 69 on March 24, 1999. I intended 
to vote yes on this amendment offered by Representative Tiahrt to H.R. 
1141, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill.
  This amendment would have offset the remaining portion of the 
Supplemental that was not offset by the bill. It is vitally important 
that all additional spending is offset. Because if it is not offset, it 
is paid for out of the Social Security Trust Fund surplus.
  Of primary concern is Social Security. As we all know Social Security 
is the most popular and important program in the nation's history. It 
touches almost every family in America. When it comes to Social 
Security, this program must not be sacrificed to tax cuts or extra 
spending. I look forward to the day when we engage in the debate on 
reform with the knowledge that every cent in the Social Security Trust 
Fund is safe.

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