[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         ADMINISTRATION'S SEQUESTER IMPLEMENTATION IS SHAMEFUL

  (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, on Sunday, the Federal 
Aviation Administration began furloughing air traffic controllers due 
to the President's sequestration. As a result, American families are 
set to experience longer security lines, flight delays, and more 
hardships while traveling.
  Yesterday, the White House Press Secretary placed politics over 
leadership by blaming Congress. Last year, to address the issue, the 
House acted responsibly by passing two pieces of legislation to replace 
sequestration. Sadly, the Senate refused to consider our efforts, and 
the President vowed to veto them.
  Once again, the President and his administration chose to act 
selfishly for political gain by cutting the resources for American 
passengers rather than reducing costs elsewhere and minimizing 
sequestration's impact. American families deserve real leadership. The 
President must start prioritizing the well-being of the American people 
over petty partisan politics.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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