[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H2635-H2636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE BEST SOLUTIONS COME FROM MAIN STREET, NOT PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

  (Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, last night the Chamber was

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full as President Obama outlined his priorities to solve the challenges 
that face America. And no matter the issue, I think it is so important 
that we remember that the best solutions come from Main Street, and not 
from Pennsylvania Avenue.
  The biggest challenge that our Nation faces is the economy. Growing 
and expanding our economy starts with true tax relief that allows 
middle-class families and small businesses to keep more of their hard-
earned money. It also involves investing in infrastructure and 
workforce so that we will be competitive.
  Today we are scheduled to begin debate on the budget bill. 
Unfortunately, this bill is loaded with earmarks, over 9,000. One 
business owner in Spokane recently asked me, ``Do you in Washington, 
D.C. get it? Do you understand that small businesses, families, are 
having to tighten their belt, make tough decisions?''
  We heard the call last night to start living within our means, and I 
applaud President Obama's commitment to reducing our national debt, 
just like families and small businesses have to do with their budgets. 
Now is the time for both parties to back up their promises for fiscal 
discipline.
  I believe that the best solutions come when Republicans and Democrats 
work together. I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats 
to solve these issues.

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