[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 105 (Thursday, July 28, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H6939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PRAISING HOUSE REPUBLICANS FOR GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise the Republican
leadership and my Republican colleagues in the House for the tremendous
work we have done ahead of the August recess. The work we have done
will have an immediate positive effect on the lives of my constituents.
First off, we enacted effective immigration control with the passage
of the REAL ID Act. We also took action to stem the tide of China's
unfair trade practices. We are taking the necessary first steps to
ensure our domestic manufacturers have a level playing field to compete
on.
The passage of the National Energy Policy also symbolizes new
economic opportunities for my district. Not only does it decrease our
dependence on foreign energy supply, it will boost our economy by
providing up to $10 billion in tax incentives for renewable, reusable
energy sources. This will create new markets and possibilities for our
farmers.
Today we will greatly improve health care by passing H.R. 5. Health
care dollars should be spent on patients in the operating room, not on
lawyers in the courtroom.
Mr. Speaker, these are just a few of the many great accomplishments
we have made. As we head into August recess, I look forward to building
on that progress with my Republican colleagues.
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