[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 142 (Thursday, September 22, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        JOB CREATION AND GROWTH

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Madam Speaker, the American people want to be in the 
business of job creation and growth. Unfortunately, Washington is in 
the business of regulating, spending, and taxing.
  This administration has barreled down the road of massive deficits, 
historic debt, and ridiculous mandates. We all know where that road 
leads--right off a cliff.
  Job creators know that our $14.6 trillion debt is a tax on the 
American taxpayer. They know that higher taxes mean fewer jobs. And 
they know that focusing on compliance rather than innovation is a 
failing business model.
  But in the face of these difficult times, Americans are optimistic. 
Not even the worst unemployment since the Great Depression can kill the 
American spirit. Washington can give job creators confidence by living 
within its means and reining in the regulatory machine. The American 
drive to succeed will take care of the rest.
  Job creators are ready for real growth, not another failed stimulus. 
Let's pass a balanced budget amendment to require Washington to use 
common sense, just like Americans do.

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