[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 17, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H6923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL SECURITY FOR AMERICANS

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I hate to respond to the 
gentleman, but he is wrong. Airline safety is great. It is better than 
it has ever been. The gentleman ought to go through D-FW airport. He 
would find out. When I was there, I got screened three times. They are 
looking for bombs.
  September 11 is going to live forever in the hearts and minds of 
those who value freedom and prosperity. One way to give Americans peace 
of mind during these trying times is to give people more confidence 
about their bank accounts, retirement plans, and the national economy.
  Now more than ever people want economic security as well as personal 
security. The House economic stimulus plan which we will try to pass 
next week will do just that by cutting taxes and helping businesses. 
Under this plan, the average family of four would see their disposable 
annual income increase by $940 a year. Knowing I had an extra $940 
every year sure would make me sleep better tonight.
  The old adage applies: Success is the best revenge. I cannot think of 
a better way to spite those who want to harm our quality of life and 
capitalist society than by putting more money back into the economy and 
showing those who wish us harm what we are made of. Terrorists will 
never take away our hopes and dreams of a better America and a better 
economy.

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