[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E408]
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                       SLOW GROWTH DESTROYS JOBS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, as we enter National Small 
Business Week, the failed policies of Biden have made it nearly 
impossible for them to succeed.
  Last week, the Commerce Department reported that economic growth for 
the country is weaker than expected.
  The gross domestic product for first quarter, a measure of goods and 
services produced, grew at its slowest pace in two years--while prices 
rose at a faster rate, destroying jobs.
  Small businesses account for nearly half of the American private job 
creation and forty-three percent of the employees in South Carolina. 
The National Federation of Independent Businesses with local chambers 
make a difference from North Augusta to Blythewood to Orangeburg and 
Barnwell.
  House Republicans are fighting to protect small businesses and create 
jobs.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops who successfully protected 
America for 20 years as the Global War on Terrorism moves from the 
Afghanistan safe haven to America. We do not need new border laws; we 
need to enforce existing laws. Biden shamefully opens borders for 
dictators, as more 9/11 attacks across America are imminent, as warned 
by the FBI.
  Congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson for promoting Peace Through 
Strength to deter dictators. Lawfare persecution must stop as President 
Trump persecution and Hamas terrorists provided amnesty.

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