[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5385]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          REPUBLICANS CREATE A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET FOR AMERICA

  (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, Congress is currently 
evaluating America's needs and trying to decide upon a budget that will 
responsibly provide for our Nation in 2007.
  We should approach this process with the same wisdom and self-
restraint used by American families when they decide upon their budget. 
While we must provide for our needs, we must eliminate unnecessary 
government programs and prepare for emergencies.
  House Republicans are focused on strengthening our Nation's most 
critical programs, reforming the government, and spending taxpayers' 
dollars wisely. The Lexington County Chronicle is correct, that the 
money belongs to the people, not to the government.
  I am particularly proud of Chairman Jim Nussle's efforts to save $6.8 
billion in spending and reduce the deficit by implementing commonsense 
reforms. Most importantly, we are taking immediate steps to ensure that 
the American economy continues to create jobs for American workers.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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