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Relating to Consideration of S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

Date: Feb. 7, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending


RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1932, DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005 -- (Extensions of Remarks - February 07, 2006)

SPEECH OF
HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART
OF FLORIDA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2006

* Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this week House Republicans highlighted their commitment to sound fiscal policy and protecting the hard-earned income of the American taxpayer by passing the Deficit Reduction Act. This legislation finds almost $40 billion in savings through programmatic reforms to mandatory spending.

* Along with my Republican colleagues, I supported this vital legislation because it ensures that Federal programs are more efficient for the beneficiaries that rely upon them, while safeguarding taxpayer dollars.

* Unfortunately, the radical left wing could not even support this modest step towards making government more efficient. It seems that raising taxes and recklessly spending is the only fiscal policy they will support.

* I applaud the Leadership of the House and Senate for bringing this legislation to the floor and greatly appreciate the President's support and commitment to fiscal responsibility and reducing the deficit.

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