[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 13 (Tuesday, February 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1932, DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005

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                               speech of

                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this week House 
Republicans highlighted their commitment to sound fiscal policy and 
protecting the hard-earned income of the American taxpayer by passing 
the Deficit Reduction Act. This legislation finds almost $40 billion in 
savings through programmatic reforms to mandatory spending.
  Along with my Republican colleagues, I supported this vital 
legislation because it ensures that Federal programs are more efficient 
for the beneficiaries that rely upon them, while safeguarding taxpayer 
dollars.
  Unfortunately, the radical left wing could not even support this 
modest step towards making government more efficient. It seems that 
raising taxes and recklessly spending is the only fiscal policy they 
will support.
  I applaud the Leadership of the House and Senate for bringing this 
legislation to the floor and greatly appreciate the President's support 
and commitment to fiscal responsibility and reducing the deficit.

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