[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
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                         HOUSE BUDGET PROPOSALS

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                          HON. JOHN K. DELANEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Speaker, we are confronted by a set of facts that 
represent both tremendous opportunity and tremendous concern for our 
country. First, we are competing in a knowledge-based and technology-
driven global economy. Second, our long-term fiscal trajectory is not 
sound. Third, our nation's infrastructure is increasingly inadequate 
and is dragging down economic growth. Fourth, millions of working 
Americans are still struggling to live the American Dream.
  Unfortunately, none of the budgets brought to a vote on the House 
floor this week offer an adequate and appropriate response to these 
problems and priorities. I am strongly opposed to the Republican budget 
offered by Chairman Price. It fails to prepare our country for the 
future, hurts the most vulnerable Americans and reflects the wrong 
priorities, making it harder for many to pursue an education, buy a 
home or retire with dignity. It hurts seniors, parents and children. On 
balance, the Democratic alternative budget is a better reflection of 
our nation's values.
  However, turning the budget into a political football is also not the 
answer. I believe that the only way we can truly address the challenges 
facing our country, help our workers and businesses compete and restore 
our fiscal health is to focus on the best ideas. I'm tired of Congress 
not being able to work together productively to do the people's work.

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