[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
NEW TAXES WILL NOT CREATE NEW JOBS
(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, raising taxes on
hardworking American families in this economy will not create new jobs.
The President already explained that raising taxes in a down economy
does not make sense.
Washington's financial problems are not caused by a shortage of
revenue. Washington's financial problems are a direct result of
skyrocketing wasteful spending such as $16 muffins for the DOJ.
Promises like the failed stimulus bill have been revealed as empty
slogans, failing the promise of holding unemployment below 8 percent.
Twenty-five million Americans are still seeking full-time jobs.
The best way to promote jobs is to offer solutions focused on getting
Americans back to work. Providing certainty with regard to tax reform
while easing the burden of unnecessary regulations will enable job
creators to hire once again.
House Republicans have sought to achieve this goal by passing
legislation aimed at cutting redtape involved with running small
businesses. Reforms are being blocked by liberals with the threat of a
Presidential veto.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
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