[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2236]
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                       TRIBUTE TO 109TH CONGRESS

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
accomplishments of the 109th Congress and the forward progress America 
is experiencing. Much has been accomplished during these past two years 
and I believe that we must recognize the work that has been done.
  We have tackled immigration and found solutions to border security to 
help stop the flow of illegal aliens into this country. We have taken 
steps to ensure that the Administration, military and the intelligence 
community have the tools they need to fight the war on terrorism 
efficiently. The economy is growing at an unprecedented rate, home 
ownership is up, un-employment is at 4.4 percent, and the federal 
deficit has been cut in half three years ahead of schedule. The efforts 
of the 109th Congress have led us forward to solving and finding new 
solutions to the challenges America faces.
  I would also like to take this time to thank my colleagues, many of 
whom will not be returning for the 110th Congress. It has been a 
pleasure to work alongside you to strengthen America and work on 
legislation to improve the lives of millions of Americans. I will truly 
miss working with you and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleagues for all of their 
hard work during the 109th Congress and I look forward to working 
together in the 110th Congress to continue to keep America on its 
prosperous path.

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