[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6832]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        ECONOMIC BOOM IN 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, America's economy 
continues to surge ahead, delivering tremendous benefits to families 
throughout our country.
  Over the past 3 years, over 5.1 million Americans have found new 
jobs. I am glad that my visitors from Grace Christian School will enjoy 
expanded job opportunities, inspired by Jeanne Sleigher and Tim 
Stevens.
  While House Democrats ignore this continued job creation, it is 
obvious that the 2003 tax cuts were the true source behind the 
tremendous economic growth in our country.
  Last week, we witnessed another example of economic excellence in 
America. Last Friday, the Department of Commerce reported that the 
economy grew by 4.8 percent over the past 3 months, which is the 
fastest rate in 3 years.
  As Republicans finalize our plans to extend the 2003 tax cuts, I urge 
House Democrats to abandon their tax-and-spend plans. Instead of 
playing the politics of obstructionism, they should join Republicans in 
implementing meaningful tax reform.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops; and we will never forget 
September 11.

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