Wilson: Pointing fingers and making empty promises will not create jobs

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama's economic speech at Knox College earlier this afternoon.

Congressman Joe Wilson stated, "Every single issue President Obama mentioned today, House Republicans have passed legislation to address: student loans costs, accessible healthcare, maintaining a strong national defense, and job creation. But once again, the President ignores House efforts and blames others for his failures.

"Pointing fingers and empty promises are not the leadership qualities we need to create jobs. More failed economic stimulus spending, higher taxes, and increased government regulations will destroy jobs. Working with the proposals House Republicans have already put on the table for the past two and a half years will create jobs, protect every American family, and get our economy moving again.

"House Republicans have passed numerous pieces of legislation aimed at job creation that the Senate refused to consider and the President threatened to veto. The American people deserve better than this type of unproductivity. It's time for the President to get on board and help put our weak economy back on the path to prosperity."

*To view the House GOP Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs, click here.