[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H5022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SUPPORTING MAKE IT IN AMERICA

  (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker I rise in support of the Make It 
in America plan, a series of bills set forth by House Democrats to put 
America back to work.
  In the 29th District of Texas, we hold job fairs throughout the year 
to help our constituents find a job and make better lives for 
themselves and their families. The American public continually cites 
job creation and economic growth as the top concerns in the Nation.
  The Make It in America plan aims to strengthen the economy and boost 
the middle class through continuing to grow our manufacturing and 
energy production sectors and creating jobs in America. Make It in 
America focuses on competition, investing in infrastructure, clean 
energy jobs, increased education, smart tax policies, and smart 
regulations.
  Unfortunately, the majority in the 112th Congress has failed to bring 
these job-creating plans to the floor for a vote and continually 
refuses to put forward a comprehensive jobs plan. Congress must focus 
our legislative priorities, invest in our future, create good middle 
class jobs and increase America's competitiveness around the globe. By 
creating these jobs for hardworking Americans, the other areas of our 
economy will be stimulated.
  I urge the majority to take up these bipartisan bills and help the 
American people get back to work.

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