Wilson: “Make responsibility the foundation of governing”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks this morning on the floor of the House of Representatives today.

“Mr. Speaker, today there is a fiscal responsibility summit at the White House. I hope this summit will be the beginning of important decisions Congress is going to make in order to limit the rising cost of government.

“It is disappointing that this summit came after Congress passed a trillion dollar spending package last week that many of my colleagues and many Americans do not believe was the right way to stimulate our economy. Nevertheless, it is vital that we start anew and sincerely, to make responsibility the foundation of governing.

“We need reforms that protect the services and benefits promised to American families while not growing the burden of taxation, tragic inflation, or the long-term tide of wasteful spending. If we are truly dedicated to protecting and preserving services like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, then indeed we must reform them to keep them solvent.

“In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th.”

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