[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 176 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H7731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT

  (Mr. MARCHANT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, today the House is scheduled to consider 
House Joint Resolution 2. This bill proposes a balanced budget 
amendment to the Constitution. I am a very proud cosponsor of this 
legislation.
  Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature called on Congress to 
propose and submit to the States a balanced budget amendment. I am 
pleased that the House is taking the first step today to fulfill this 
request by Texas and other States. As a former city council member and 
mayor and State representative, I was always required to present a 
balanced budget.
  We must act now before we further ruin the economic futures of our 
children and grandchildren. We cannot ignore our fiscal situation any 
longer. The Federal Government should balance its budget.
  I strongly urge my colleagues to join me today in voting in favor of 
this resolution.

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