[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 41]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 ON THE BEGINNING OF THE 107TH CONGRESS

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, today we begin the 107th Congress, and 
much work lies ahead of us. It is my hope that we will be able to join 
together to do the work of the American people who have entrusted us to 
do just that. The American people want a government which rises above 
partisan bickering and makes a real commitment to empowering 
individuals and communities. Our parents, teachers, and schools need 
the ability and resources to make their own decisions on educating 
America's children so that no child is left behind and every child has 
the chance to succeed.
  Madam Speaker, this Congress must also work to ensure that every 
American has access to affordable and quality health care. And this 
Congress should grant the hardworking people of America real relief 
from overbearing tax burdens they currently face, starting with the 
elimination of the marriage penalty tax and the death tax.
  I am confident that we will rise to these challenges and pass 
responsible legislation which will meet the needs of not only Nevadans 
but every American.

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