[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            HOUSE GOP BUDGET

  (Mr. OLSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the House 
Republican budget.
  When a family racks up debt, it can take decades to pay off. The 
interest alone can add up to thousands of dollars. That's money that 
can be spent on braces, college tuition, or on a bigger home. The same 
is true for government.
  Ignoring our debt will force us to break the promises we've made to 
seniors and to the poor. We won't be able to protect Medicare, 
Medicaid, and Social Security for those who need it. The House 
Republican budget cuts spending by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and it 
balances our budget within 10 years without raising taxes. In stark 
contrast, the House Democrat budget balances when Jesus comes back. A 
budget that spends too much hurts all Americans, but the poor and 
elderly are hurt the most.
  It's time to fix our debt and get our country back on track. I urge 
my colleagues to support the Republican budget.

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