[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 117 (Thursday, August 2, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H5633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PROCRASTINATION IN WASHINGTON

  (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, after today, Congress completes its 
business until September without finishing critical items, leaving many 
sectors across this country uncertain about their fiscal future. 
Looming defense cuts, or sequestration, still hang over the Congress as 
unfinished business.
  I'm extremely disappointed that Congress is leaving town without 
addressing such pressing issues and with so little time scheduled in 
the rest of this legislative year. Many Americans in America's First 
District are frustrated with Washington's lack of action and 
accomplishments as this country struggles to rebound from these tough 
economic times. Virginians, and all Americans, have the right to be 
upset with such irresponsible procrastination.
  Sequestration threatens our country's national security and sends the 
wrong message to the American people and to the world about our 
commitment to defend this great Nation in the future. Congress should 
stay in Washington to finish the business of the people. I am prepared 
to stay in Washington as long as it takes. These issues are too 
important to wait.

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