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At a meeting attended by more than 150 Republicans, Seventh District Congressman French Slaughter announced last Friday that he will stand for reelection this fall. Mr. Slaughter, who was first elected to the Seventh District seat in 1984, stated that he would base his re-election campaign on the record he has compiled in the U.S. Congress.
“I hope and believe that my service in the House of Representatives reflects the type of responsive and responsible representation the Seventh District expects and deserves from its Congressman,” said Rep. Slaughter in remarks prepared for his campaign announcement.
“I have pursued and shall continue to pursue policies to continue our nation on the path of economic growth. America has come a long way since the late 1970s: our economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, interest rates are down, and inflation and unemployment have been cut dramatically.
“But this election is not only about the policies which have led us to the position we enjoy in the world today; it is also about the future. Much more needs to be done, and I believe I can best represent the interests of the Seventh District in working towards a better future for us and our children.
“Reducing the Federal deficit must be our first priority. Congress has to do a better job establishing priorities for Federal spending programs. While high priority programs can continue to be funded, Congress simply must be willing to say ‘NO’ on questions of funding low priority programs. I shall continue to support reductions in unnecessary and wasteful Federal spending in order to bring our Federal budget into balance.”
“In addition, Congress must take action quickly to put our nation’s health care system in order,” Mr. Slaughter continued. “Our Medicare system is facing financial insolvency in the near future, and the problem of financing the devastating cost of long term care also needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, Congress thus far has chosen to ignore these problems, instead of offering the elderly only limited.
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