[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E108-E109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE FOURTH GRADE CLASS AT WHITE OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
                            BURKE, VIRGINIA

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the fourth grade 
class at White Oaks Elementary School in Burke, Virginia for their 
foresight, charity, and patriotism. Recently, these students collected 
seventy-six dollars and donated it to the United States Treasury to go 
towards paying down our nation's skyrocketing debt.

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  At a time when our national debt is over $15 trillion, these fourth 
graders have realized we must manage down our debt and get our fiscal 
house in order. Their selfless contribution towards tackling this 
problem is a promising sign that the future leaders of our country 
realize that Washington's out of control spending is growing at an 
unsustainable rate. Just as any family or business must do, Washington 
must live within its means so that future generations have the same 
opportunity to earn success that has always made America so great. I 
only hope that Americans--young and old--can follow the example set by 
this remarkable group of young students.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me today in applauding the fourth 
graders at White Oaks Elementary School for their selfless contribution 
towards managing down our national debt.

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