[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 24, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H7223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRESS MUST DO BETTER ON ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the President and our congressional 
leadership have suggested that we are in this effort for the long haul. 
They have pointed out that we are in the equivalent of war, that we 
were attacked on September 11, not unlike Pearl Harbor. We have been 
urged, I think, in our efforts to reach out to the American people.
  I am saddened that we are today turning our back on the 
bipartisanship, on working together, in terms of doing our best that 
these times demand.
  My colleague just pointed out the lunacy of the proposal that is 
brought before us, that is too big for the White House in economic 
stimulus. It has very little direct aid to those most in need. It has 
huge benefits for a few corporate giants, with no requirement that this 
be tied back to economic stimulus.
  But my concern is why are we settling in this time of urgency for a 
return to partisanship and divisiveness? This bill is not our best. I 
urge Congress to not give up so soon.

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