[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  OPPOSITION TO THE DEMOCRATIC BUDGET

  (Mr. McCAUL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. McCAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my strong 
opposition to the budget resolution that the majority is forcing on 
this House and the American people. This budget is an irresponsible and 
unwise increase in Federal taxes with borrowing and spending that will 
double the national debt and place a $50,000 burden on each American.
  The budget proposes to spend nearly $4 trillion over the next year 
that America simply doesn't have. It also lays the groundwork for 
radical changes that will further prolong this recession by increasing 
government control of health care and increasing taxes on small 
businesses and anyone who uses electricity or gasoline.
  This budget maxes out America's credit card and buries future 
generations in a mountain of debt. This budget and its massive increase 
in borrowing and spending will lead to higher taxes and return us to 
big government.
  Simply put, Republicans want more freedom for Americans. Democrats 
want more government control over our lives.

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