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Date: 1995-10-19
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Chairman. unlike my friend. the gentleman from Texas [Mr. DocmETr]. we are not interested in the next election. we are interested in the future of America. Mr. Chairman. Republicans have faced the challenge head on. We have addressed a broken system. Instead of scaring seniors and ignoring the problem. we have worked with seniors and produced a splution. Most importantly. we have not allowed Democrat scare tactics and politics as usual to keep us from doing what is right for America. Mr. Chairman. I plan to choose a medical savings account. I just turned -65. and now I do have a Medicare card. I am thankful that this bill will allow me to get out of the inefficient system of 1965 and into a program and choose an option that is better suited for me. 30 years later in 1995. .Mr. Chairman. with a medical savings option. I will get a highdeductible insurance policy and a cash deposit in a medical savings account to cover a significant portion of the deductible. There are no copayments. I am empowered to make my own decisions concerning my health care without the interference of a middle man. I can be a costconscious consumer and. with others. fundamentally empower and change the health care delivery systems in America. The accounts are available for all qualified medical expenses. a great advantage over the current system. There are many other options. but no one is going to be forced into any particular plan. In the true American spirit. we know that people want different choices and this bill makes those choices available. Mr. Chairman. this is a vote to save Medicare and give seniors a choice.
Date: 1995-10-25
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. last week in my home State of Texas the President admitted what Republicans and the American people already knewhe raised taxes too much. Two short years ago Mr. Clinton and the Democrats raised Americas taxes by $258 billion. the largest tax increase in American history. Republicans now want to return that money back to hardworking Americans by providing tax cuts for families. for seniors. and for Americas jobcreating businesses. It is time to put the people back in charge of their wallets. Lets get government out of our pockets. Its nice to see the President admit his own mistake. Fortunately its not too late for him to right his wrong. he can let all Americans keep more of what they earn. Support tax cuts and sign the budget. Its good for America.
Date: 1995-10-25
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Chairman. for 40 years the Democrats have tried to tax this Nation out of debt. Everyone knows you cant tax and spend your way out of debt. its a failed policy. and its time for change. Today. Republicans have a plan not only to balance the budget. but to return to our families. our workers. our seniors. and our businesses their hardearned money by enacting muchneeded tax relief. Democrats must learn that taxes do nothing for our economy except slow its growth and stifle job creation. Just last -week. in my home State of Texas. the President finally admitted that the Democrat policies of the past have failed. by admitting that his $258 billion tax increase was a mistake. He was right. We must end the Government thirst for taking Americas tax dollars and spending it on more Government programs. more Government bureaucrats. and more Government waste. We must remember that its the people and businesses of this country that produce the capital. the goods. and the jobs that make this country the most powerful economic Nation in the world. If we keep the Democrat plan of higher taxes and higher Government spending we will finally collapse under the weight of a tremendous debt. Our children will pay over $187.000 in taxes just to pay the interest on that debt. That is why it is so important for the Senate and the House to pass this balanced budget plan. And the President should sign it in the best interest of the American people. Unlike the Presidents unbalanced budget. this bill will balance the Nations budget by the year 2002. We must remember history. Every time this body has cut taxes in the past. we have experienced more growth. created more jobs. and brought more revenue into the Federal Government. Each time we let the American people keep more of their money for investment and savingswe have induced a healthier. more robust economy. Thats a fact. Mr. Chairman. Republicans believe in the American people. not the Federal Government. A vote against this budget is a vote for more debt. more Government. and more taxes. A vote for this balanced budget is a vote for a better. a freer Nation. vote for Americas future. Put your faith in this Nation and vote for this bill.
Date: 1995-10-26
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H

a gentleman who had much time in Vietnam to think about how much he cares about our country and its children.
Date: 1995-10-26
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Chairman. this morning I saw a bumper sticker that was very appropriate for today. It read. "Hey. Congress. do your job. balance the budget." I think today America is closely watching this debate to see if Congress is finally going to live up to its promise 9f balancing our Nations budget. and that includes agriculture too. I say to the gentleman from Texas . America has heard the Democrats scare tactics. the rhetoric. and the empty promises before. and they are fed up with it. Mr. Chairman. it is the Democrats tax and spend policy of the last 40 years that has driven this country into the financial crisis that we are facing today. I am proud to say that the Republicans are ready to act now and do what Americans elected us to do. and that is. balance the budget. We are going to send the President a plan that cuts spending by $894 billion. and for the first time in 26 years. balances Americas checkbook. This bill eliminates hundreds of wasteful government programs. ends welfare as we know it. protects. preserves. and strengthens Medicare. returns power to the States. and provides muchneeded tax relief to hardworking Americans. Mr. Chairman. the President says he will veto this historic document. If he does not have the leadership or the courage to balance the budget. lower taxes. and secure a safe future for our children. just remember. that for each day after a veto he will be personally responsible for adding millions of dollars to the national debt. So if you are for less taxes. less government. and a balanced budget. your vote for this budget will create more jobs. more opportunity. and more prosperity for our Nation. A vote for this plan is a vote for the future of America.
Date: 1995-10-31
Speaker: FRANK WOLF (republican)
Chamber: S
State: Virginia

who chaired the conference on behalf of the House and Mr. COLEMAN. the House ranking Member. I believe it was a spirited conference which was entered into in good faith. I believe all the conferees were interested in producing a bill which meets this years difficult funding challenges in a fair and balanced way. Not at all incidentally. Mr. President. that. I believe. will be signed by the President of the United States and will not be a part of the disputes in which we are continually engaged. We have been told by the administration that the President will sign this bill upon receipt. As a result. I urge adoption of the conference report for H.R. 2002. Fiscal Year 1996 Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Date: 1995-10-31
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman from California for yielding to me. They call the gentleman from California B2 Bob. I think that he has been an armed services advocate for this Nation and has kept our forces strong. especially the Air Forces. I think that this is one case where we are not supposed to be going to Bosnia. and I would like to get on that subject again. if I can. for just a second. because that is a place where the President has offered 25.000 of our troops as a bargaining chip before there is ever any agreement. before the United States has ever been involved. Mr. Speaker. it has been pointed out earlier that NATO. as an organization for protection of NATO nations. which we are a part of. but I do not believe Bosnia is a Z4ATO nation. I think that is right. is it not. Mr. HUNTER?
Date: 1995-10-31
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Therefore. why are we there? I have asked the question. is this Nation really taking a good look at itself. Who are we. why are we there? Whose side are we on. and what are we going to do once we get there without a plan to get out. I think this President ought to start listening to this Congress and to the American people. and I know BOB DORNAN feels the same way.
Date: 1995-11-13
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. if the Government shuts down tonight. the responsibility is going to rest squarely on President Clintons shoulders. We have sent him a debt limit increase and will send him a continuing resolution to keep the Government operating. but he says he will veto these bills. Why is the President choosing to shut down the Government? It is because when it comes to push to shove. he flat does not want to balance the budget. That is what it amounts to. The bills the President will veto today just require him really to put his money where his mouth is. do something he has never had to do. and that is practice what he preaches. After all his talk about balancing the budget and reining in the Federal spending and downsizing Government. today the President is going to demonstrate in no uncertain terms that he just does not have the courage. We cannot let our Presidents unwillingness to govern jeopardize our countrys future.
Date: 1995-11-13
Speaker: BOB DOLE (republican)
Chamber: H

as we speak here now are apparently meeting at the White House with the President. I hope some good comes from that.
Date: 1995-11-14
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. yesterday the President decided he had two reasons why he vetoed the debt limit bill. Let us look at what he said. He said the bill tied the hands of the Treasury Secretary to avoid a default. Madam Speaker. do we know what that means? We were trying to stop the Secretary from stealing from the Social Security trust fund and now. because the President did not sign that. he can do that. Second. he stated the bill obligates the President and the Congress to pass a plan which cuts Medicare and education and increases taxes. Well. let me just say to ny colleagues. we are trying to save Medicare. increase Medicare spending. reform welfare. and reduce Americas tax burden and shrink the size and scope of the Federal Government. It is obvious what the President really is against is balancing the budget. He wants to spend more money. create more bureaucracies and pile more debt on our kids. It is unfortunate that shutting down the Government is the only way to stop him.
Date: 1995-11-14
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. you have probably heard the President using senior citizens over the past few days as his excuse to veto the debt limit bill. Well dont for a minute think that he wants to protect Americas seniors. He has his own interests in mind. You seethe debt limit bill included a provision that prevented the Treasury Secretary from stealing from the Social Security Trust Fund in order to spend more money. We knew that this provision was the only way to protect the seniors trust fund from President Clintons careless spending habits. --And he proved that he has no self discipline when he vetoed the bill. We owe it to our seniors to protect the money they have paid into Social Security. And the President owes seniors more than a game of scare tactics and misinformation. So once again today we are going to pass this bill to protect our Federal trust funds. I urge everyone to take a real and meaningful stand for our Nations seniorsand send a message to the administrationyou cannot steal from Social Security to keep supporting big Government. Support this bill.
Date: 1995-11-15
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. the Presidents intentions are now crystal clear. This President is willing to sacrifice our childrens future to satisfy his thirst for more spending. more taxes. and more bureaucracy. For weeks he has been talking and just talking about wanting to balance the budget. But. Mr. Speaker. talk is cheap and does nothing to solve this Nations problems. The President should end his little charade about caring for this countrys future because it does nothing but undermine the credibility of the Office of the President. It is time that he accept and embrace the Republicans effort to balance the budget. All America wants. needs. and deserves a balanced budget and a secure future. We must end the Presidents pattern of all talk and no action @ Printed on recycled paper containing 100% post consumer waste by balancing the budget. saving Medicare. reforming welfare. and cutting peoples taxes. Support the futuretell the President to get behind the Republican Balanced Budget Act.
Date: 1995-11-16
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. the President must have inhaled. because last night.he asked the American taxpayers to give him an additional $874 billion of their money for more Government. more taxes. and more spending. This proves that once again the President has no intention of balancing the Federal budget. He would rather add billions of dollars to our debt. What the President is doing is reckless. He has replaced leadership. responsibility. and the wishes of the American people with big Government and political games. If the President is truly for a balanced budget. then he will sign the continuing resolution and join Republicans by embracing a 7year balanced budget bill that will ensure a strong and secure future for our country. Americans. once again tell the President to support America by supporting the Balanced Budget Act.
Date: 1995-12-05
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the gentleman yielding time. Mr. Speaker. the only thing that is more important than repealing the 16th amendment and getting rid of the IRS is fixing it so our citizens have the right to work and earn whatever they want to. This bill. believe it or not. allows anyone between 65 and 70. which is what we are talking about. to hit $14.000 as a salary limit this year. this next year. instead of having to wait until the year 2002. which is what current law does. You know what that does? That helps 20 percent of those involved in that category. which is 925.000 people. That means those guys are not going to have to pay any more tax. That means they can work at Wendys and McDonalds or wherever they want to and earn money without being subject to the Federal Government of this Nation. Mr. Speaker. I think we have to pass it. It is a duty that we have.
Date: 1995-12-06
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. the President now has 10 days left to decide if he really cares about Americas future. That is why I am bringing this sign back to the floor today. I used it in 1993. and it is appropriate for him again today. "It is the spending. Stupid." I hope all of America sees through Clintons charade. He just wants to spend more of your money. and that is why he will not sign a balanced budget with honest CBO numbers. He does not care about seniors. he does not care about education. he does not care about the future of the country. If he did. he would sign the Balanced Budget Act. which saves Medicare and actually increases spending on Medicare and education and reduces the size and scope of the Federal Government. If the President does not sign a balanced budget plan with honest Congressional Budget Office numbers like he agreed to. we are ready to shut the Government down before we give him one more dime to spend. The President wants to spend more money. We want to save Americas future. It is just that simple.
Date: 1995-12-07
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. last night the President vetoed the only balanced budget seen in 26 years. The Presidents veto is a blow to our children and the future of this country. To me a balanced budget means prosperity. it means growth. it means stability. It means that our children will live in a county that can give them more than it gave us. To me. it means freedom. The President vetoed all this. Republicans sent the President a balanced budgetnot because it is good politics but because it is good for America. We see a future where theres workfare not welfare. where theres independence not dependence. Republicans believe that people. not the Government. drive the Nation and theynot us have made it the best and most prosperous country in the world. Support Americasupport a balanced budget now.
Date: 1995-12-12
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Spei.ker. the Dallas Cowboys are losing and the American people are also losing as long as our President puts his priority on spending. The simple truth remains: The President is against a balanced budget because he wants to spend more taxpayer dollars to expand the size and scope of the Government. The proof is in the details. The Presidents first and second budgets would leave huge deficits. The Presidents third budget spends an additional $400 billion. does not balance. and raises your taxes. Our President is still the same old tax and spend liberal. Thats why House Republicans are standing firm for a balanced budget that ends deficit spending and preserves Americas future. A budget that ensures prosperity. ensures stability. and ensures freedom for all Americans. Protect the futuresupport the Republican balanced budget.
Date: 1995-12-13
Speaker: BOB DOLE (republican)
Chamber: S

and Senator JOHN MCCAiN in particular. who have risen above whatever partisan gain might have accrued to them by taking a different course of action. to join the President in leading the country to support our troops--just as I was pleased to help lead the effort and support our troops. and support President Bush when he asked for our help in the gulf war. Mr. President. I believe the President of the United States has made a strong case for U.S. leadership. Absent American participation peace will fail in the Balkans. and ongoing war -will have continued to threaten our national security interests. Mr. President. I believe our security depends on joining with our allies in times like this. and I urge my colleagues to do what I believe in this
Date: 1995-12-13
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. this is not about peace and war. it is about war. That is what is going on over there. and they are not going to stop fighting just because we go in there. I wholeheartedly support withholding funds from President Clintons Bosnia mission. Although it is a drastic step and ties the Presidents hands. I do not feel like we have any other choice. The President has tied our hands. gone against the wishes of the American people. and this is the last best way I know how to show my respect for our American servicemen and women. They are helpless. following orders. But we. we are in a position to stop this terrible mistake before it happens. I know howthose soldiers are feeling. I was in the military for 29 years. and I recognize that we used to say "Lets go to war. Lets go fight that war. it is the only one we have got." And that is what some of them are doing. However. I was told by Senator HUTCmSON that the guys down in Fort Hood did not say that. They said "Why are we going there? Cant you stop us?" She said she would try. Thirty years ago when I was sent to Vietnam in a similar situation. Vietnam started out as a peace type mission. no defined goal. no exit strategy. no idea whose side we were on. and a created incident to gain support of the Congress. A peacekeeping mission? Come on. Does this not sound just like a carbon copy? I think it is. What is going to happen when our guys get over there. and if the rules of engagement apply. and they get shot at. and we start shooting back. what are their people going to say when we start killing them. killing Bosnians. killing Croatians. killing Serbs? We will do it. and we will get chastised for it. Let me just ask one more thing for the guys over here voting against it: What are you going to do when one of our women soldiers get captured?
Date: 1995-12-13
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. I was unavoidably detained for rolloall vote No. 844 on December 7. 1995. Pearl Harbor day. and consequently missed the vote on the conference report for VAHUD appropriations. Had I been present. I would have voted "aye." Co 0ngrtzsionat "Rcord
Date: 1995-12-14
Speaker: NEWT GINGRICH (republican)
Chamber: H

or a Republican or a Democrat ever again try and cash in in this fashion by nailing down the book advance loophole. I was shocked to learn in this mornings papers. Speaker GINGRICH is trying to delay indefinitely this measure from coming up for a vote in the House. and other Members of the Republican leadership are on board in trying to delay us or stop us from having a vote on this good Government reform. Think again. Mr. Speaker. Think again. Republican leaders. The Committee on Standards of Official Conduct has spoken and we will have a vote. either under your auspices or under a discharge petition.
Date: 1995-12-15
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. the preamble to the Constitution reads. "We the people of the United States. in order to form a more perfect Union. establish justice. ensure domestic tranquility. provide for the common defense. promote the general welfare. and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." As a Republican. as a veteran. as a citizen. and as fatherthese are the things that I have fought for and want to pass on to my children. their children. and my country. I think many people have forgotten what this budget fight is about. It is not about the CBO or the OMB. It is about the future of this country. If we do not balance the Federal budgetand reduce spendingthe country our forefathers envisioned will collapse under the weight of a massive debt and growing deficits. We must reduce spending and balance the budget. The freedom of our people and our country depend on it.
Date: 1995-12-21
Speaker: CLAY SHAW (republican)
Chamber: H

who. as chairman of the subcommittee. along with Chairman of the full committee. the gentleman from Texas. BILL ARCHER. is one of the two outstanding Members that have had so much to do with this. I yield to him to respond and to give Members the straight story.
Date: 1996-01-03
Speaker: SAM JOHNSON (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. I hate this disagreement among us. I respect the Democrats. and I respect the gentleman from California very much. I think he knows exactly what he is doing. But in the last 10 years. he is aware that the defense budget has been cut by 71 percent. It has hit us hard. This particular authorization takes care of our troops. It gives them equipment that they need in order to fight the battle. It gives them the stuff of what it takes for this President to expand our military all over the world with new missions and lets them do the job. It gives them the ability to do the job. In addition it gives them that quality of life that gets them out of the snow and mud and makes the military worth being in and worth fighting for this nation. I urge Members to support this and override that presidential veto and give our troops what they need. We do not want the President trying to do more with less. I think the gentleman would agree with that.