[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 40 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H3058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     DOING WHAT IS BEST FOR AMERICA

  (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. Madam Speaker, as Congress approaches the 
important work of writing a budget, let us remember our friends and 
neighbors who have lost their jobs and may be living on unemployment; 
small businesses that are making tough choices, laying people off, 
struggling to pay for health care and facing huge tax increases; 
retirees who have lost their significant savings.
  Americans have always had a wonderful ``can do'' spirit. Americans 
understand responsibility and making sacrifices. Americans are hoping. 
They are hoping for leaders in Congress to work together and work hard 
to get the economy going. Back home, from Walla Walla to Colville, 
during a difficult time people come together to move a community 
forward.
  History has proven that both parties through the years have good 
ideas, and House Republicans are calling upon President Obama to veto 
any spending bill that is not consistent with his commitment to fiscal 
responsibility and ensuring that spending commitments are paid for 
without burdening our children and grandchildren.
  It is not about party, it is a matter of helping people focus on 
doing what is best for families, small businesses and the next 
generation and our future.

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