[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H13358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                  JOBS

  (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, the holiday season should 
be a joyous time for all as we celebrate with our loved ones and count 
our blessings.
  Unfortunately, many families have been hit hard by the downturn and 
are feeling the pinch during this special time. Far too many people in 
my district are out of work and even more are making due with less. It 
will be a challenge for them to make sure their children have a 
memorable holiday. I am confident they will make do and remind their 
families what's really important: faith, family, and health.
  But this should remind us how important it is for Congress to help 
create jobs. Partisan bickering cannot stand in the way of creating 
jobs and helping these families.
  There is much we can do to create new opportunities in Arizona and 
across the country, and we can't just wish for things to get better. We 
must actively work to make things better, and that must be our top 
priority.

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