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         Thats a pretty simple concept, if you think about it.  Allow us to
    succeed.  Give us the tools to be winners.  I believe it is a very
    positive approach to governing.  I have tried and will attempt to
    continue to follow it.  I encourage each of you to use it as your
    guiding principal when facing tough issues.

         The people of Iowa expect us to work together to develop public
    policy that improves their quality of life and encourages them to
    succeed.  Democrats and Republicans, the Senate and the House, The
    Legislature and the Governor -- Iowans expect us to work together.

         We have made progress in this area of cooperation; spending limits
    on the state budget, welfare reform, job creation.  In each of these
    areas, and more, we have worked together and found solutions that are in
    the interests of our state, not one political party or one politician.

    There is still much more to do.  While our state budget is on the mend
    and unemployment is relatively low, pay for our workers is not
    increasing.  Our challenge is to develop opportunities to create wealth
    in Iowa -- products developed in Iowa, manufactured in Iowa, and sold in
    Iowa and around the globe.  It is an opportunity right in front of us to
    push Iowa into an era of economic prosperity.

         With prosperity will come another solution that Iowans crave --
    reduce their tax burden.  It is a goal we all share.  The state must
    meet its obligations to its citizens, and Iowans must feel their
    economic outlook is brighter.  If those two things are within sight,
    then the tax burden on Iowans can be reduced.

         A fundamental obligation of government is to provide safety.  We
    must continue to develop solutions that prevent crime and punish
    criminals.  The people of Iowa demand it, and they deserve safe streets
    and neighborhoods.

         In every instance, whether it be creating wealth, reducing taxes,
    or preventing crime, the guiding principal remains the same -- empower
    Iowans to succeed.

         If we work together, with this goal always in the back of our
    minds, we will be successful, and more importantly, Iowans will be
    successful in the years to come.

         I look forward to the challenges ahead and working with you to
    create opportunities for Iowans.  I wish you the very best this session,
    and want you to know my door is always open.

         Thank you.



                         REMARKS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER

         Senator Horn addressed the Senate as follows:

         Mr. President, fellow Senators, ladies & gentlemen:

Iowa General Assembly

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