[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1578]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SERIOUS BUDGETARY ISSUES FACING OUR NATION

  (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the serious 
budgetary issues facing our Nation. It seems many in this town have 
forgotten what a budget is, so I thought I'd provide a quick reminder.
  Webster's Dictionary defines ``budget'' most simply as a plan for the 
coordination of resources and expenditures--a plan for the coordination 
of resources and expenditures. It's fairly straightforward, and 
something the American people understand. Frankly, it's something House 
Republicans understand.
  Mr. Speaker, every year since I've been a Member of this body, we 
have passed a responsible budget. Once again this year, the House 
Republican budget reduces government spending and gets our debt crisis 
under control. This, in turn, helps secure the future for our children 
and grandchildren and creates more jobs and opportunities today.
  Senate Democrats finally came to the table and introduced a budget. 
Unfortunately, it never balances, despite the fact that it raises taxes 
by $1.5 trillion.
  We're still waiting on a budget from the President, though I suspect 
we'll see a March Madness bracket from him before we see a budget.
  Mr. Speaker, Americans deserve a real budget, and I plan to continue 
fighting to ensure they receive one.

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