[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 39 (Monday, March 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WE MUST BALANCE OUR BUDGET

  (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, this week, House 
Republicans will pass a balanced, responsible budget. Our proposal 
achieves balance over the next 10 years and will help small businesses 
create jobs.
  Unfortunately, the concept of ``balanced budget'' is not appreciated 
by the President and Senate leadership. The President has called for 
reducing our nearly $17 trillion national debt, but actually it is 
increased taxes now with unlikely budget reductions in the future. 
Likewise, the Senate's budget proposal does not achieve balance but 
instead increases taxes to accelerate more government borrowing.
  House Republicans understand the need for a balanced budget. By 
balancing our budget, America's small businesses will receive the 
economic certainty they need to create jobs. It is my hope that Senate 
leadership and the President begin to focus on balancing our budget, 
rather than continue to spend beyond our means and placing an undue 
burden on the backs of children and grandchildren.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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