[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3688]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             THE GOP BUDGET

  (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, America has always been the country of 
opportunity. For those struggling, our country works to prevent 
families from becoming destitute and provides critical supports to help 
them out of difficult circumstances so they can earn a living and 
support their families. This support serves as a statement of our 
values, that you don't have to be born lucky to overcome hardship and 
succeed.
  But the budget released today by my colleagues in the majority does 
not reflect these values. Instead of strengthening vital services like 
food assistance or investing in K-12 education, it slashes them. It 
reinforces the idea that your circumstances are your destiny.
  We should be investing in American workers and creating an economy 
that will help everyone get ahead. Unfortunately, the priorities 
expressed today do not reflect this vision, and I hope we can work 
together toward a budget that does.

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