[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26411]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            ECONOMIC GROWTH

  (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is Halloween, which 
means tricks and treats for every American. Today, our economy received 
a treat of its own, thanks to President Bush's pro-jobs agenda and 
economic growth tax cuts. For instance, the economy grew at a 
staggering 7.2 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace since 
1984. In addition, consumer confidence is on the rise, thanks in large 
part to a more favorable job market and a belief that this trend will 
continue.
  These are some pretty good treats for the American people and for our 
economy. But the Democratic candidates for President are offering some 
pretty frightening tricks. For example, every one of them wants to 
repeal some or all of the Bush tax cuts. That trick on our people will 
take the steam out of our robust recovery and kill new job growth.
  To the American people I say, be very careful when you are examining 
who should lead our Nation, because the tricks being offered up are 
downright scary. Happy Halloween.

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