[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 136 (Thursday, September 24, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H9902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOMMIT TO HAVING A ROBUST AMERICAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

  (Mr. MICHAUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, a major obstacle to our economic recovery 
is the continued decline of our manufacturing base. We need a genuine 
recovery that can generate growth without government bailouts or 
stimulus programs. The current crisis of overspending and the 
overconsumption of foreign goods was born out of the neglect of our 
manufacturing sector.
  As recently evidenced by the Chinese tire decision, I am pleased that 
the administration seems to be serious about enforcing trade laws. This 
is a positive step. Yet, as the President welcomes the world leaders at 
the G-20 Summit, I ask him and Members of this body to recommit 
ourselves to a robust manufacturing sector.
  We can do this by supporting programs that will help domestic 
manufacturing get back on its feet. We also need a new approach on 
trade to stop the predatory foreign practice dead in their tracks. We 
must make sure that our factories and jobs stay here at home. Doing so 
will help us create real wealth, good jobs, tax revenues, and an 
opportunity for hardworking American families.

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