[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 1, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         THE RESTORATION BUDGET

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today we will begin an 
historic opportunity to address the budget of this country, which I 
call the restoration budget.
  There may be a number of perspectives from the White House, from this 
Congress, both House and Senate. But I am delighted that many of us 
have organized to support basic principles of reducing the deficit. The 
congressional progressive budget does it at 58 percent. Or, focusing on 
enhancing the opportunities of health for all; or, providing additional 
stimulus money of $300 billion; looking at the issues of global warming 
and energy independence; and fully funding elementary and secondary 
education, ideas that permeate throughout the various discussions and 
budgets that you will see here today, particularly as we in the 
majority lead.
  Our principles are equality for all, putting the economy back on its 
feet, and putting the economic engine back in the hands of America, 
educating them, extinguishing poverty. I am very proud that we will 
have the opportunity to serve America.

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