[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22803]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PRESIDENT BUSH PROMOTES JOB GROWTH

  (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, today The New York Times 
reported that employment had grown for 13 consecutive months. This 
reflects the impact of President Bush's economic plan for tax cuts to 
revive the economy by people investing their own money.
  President Bush came to office in a recession, and the economy lost 1 
million jobs due to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Despite 
this, the President helped create nearly 2 million new jobs.
  The gross domestic product has been growing faster than in 20 years. 
Productivity has grown faster than in 20 years.
  As a former real estate attorney, I am happy to see construction 
spending the highest ever, over $1 trillion, creating wonderful job 
opportunities.
  In contrast, John Kerry last night proposed tax increases, which 
sounded like an exclusive group, but in fact, over 80 percent of the 
Kerry tax increases would be on small businesses which create the most 
jobs.
  All Americans can take pride in our economy that is improving under 
the leadership of President Bush.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will always remember 
September 11.

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