[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H4077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           REPUBLICANS RETURN CONTROL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan once said 
that the government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few 
short phrases: if it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it; 
and if it stops moving, subsidize it.
  I believe the American people, not the government, have a better view 
of our economy. By working to remove the economic barriers of taxation, 
litigation and regulation, House Republicans are returning control of 
the economy to the American people. The 109th Congress has passed 
legislation this year which will permanently repeal the death tax, 
decrease the deficit, strengthen American borders, prevent frivolous 
lawsuits, improve our highways, and provide our country with a 
comprehensive energy policy.
  In my home State of South Carolina, the unemployment rate continues 
to decrease and over 1,300 new jobs have been created since March. This 
great news is positive proof that the Republican leaders are creating 
more jobs, growing the economy, and returning control to the American 
people.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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