[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H3112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAKING LARGER PIECE OF TAXPAYERS' WALLETS

  (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, it appears the latest 
definition of fiscal responsibility in Washington is just to raise 
taxes in order to raise spending. The Federal Government takes a larger 
and larger piece of taxpayers' wallets.
  At a time when American families and small businesses across our 
country are making tough decisions, Washington is borrowing more money. 
Never mind that tax hikes during a recession would only prolong the 
downturn or reduce job creation made in a recovery. This is the 
taxpayers' money, it does not belong to the government.
  Let's take a lesson from the American taxpayer and promote tough 
decisions here that will reduce spending and not mortgage our 
children's futures. This spending will mean a $9,014 principal 
obligation, along with adjustable interest, beginning now for every 
person 21 years old or younger.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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