Wilson: “Our focus should be on growing the American economy.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2009

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

“Mr. Speaker, I have significant concerns about the spending bill before us this week.

“How will billions spent on school snack programs and repairs to the Smithsonian Institution stimulate the economy? How will $3 billion being spent for a prevention and wellness fund stimulate the economy? It is clear that this spending package has become a one stop shop for every item on a spending agenda – a massive, unprecedented spending bill aimed to bypass the normal appropriations process and subsidize a broad range of existing and new government programs.

“We must do better, and together we can do better to create jobs.

“A targeted stimulus package of tax relief and assistance for small businesses would fuel this nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and help private industry and individuals create jobs. Our focus should be on growing the American economy and not on growing our already massive government.

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

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