[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22711]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HOUSE REPUBLICANS LEAD FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

  (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. Madam Speaker, all levels of government 
have recently learned the critical importance of saving and planning 
for a rainy day.
  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were a sudden wake-up call for our 
Nation. As the Federal Government begins to pay for the costs of these 
devastating disasters, Congress must adhere to a responsible plan and a 
strict budget. If we do not use this opportunity to reform the spending 
habits of the Federal Government, our children and grandchildren will 
inherit tax increases and unimaginable deficits. They do not deserve to 
suffer the harsh consequences of earlier generations' fiscal 
irresponsibility.
  Yesterday, House Republican leaders introduced a 4-point plan that 
will increase mandatory savings, decrease discretionary spending, 
offset reconstruction costs, and will eliminate wasteful government 
programs. By using our resources to provide for our Nation's needs, 
this plan will protect the future of American citizens and strengthen 
our economy.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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