[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 REPUBLICAN FAILURES ON THE ECONOMY--WE CANNOT AFFORD MORE OF THE SAME

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, as we acknowledge 
the anniversary of 9/11, we ask God to bless America. And when we go 
home to our congressional districts this weekend, we should all ask our 
constituents one question: Are you better off today than you were 8 
years ago when President Bush came to Washington?
  An overwhelming majority of Americans believe they are worse off 
today than back in 2000. And no wonder. Let's consider the record of 
overseeing our Nation's economy.
  Over the last 8 years, the median household income has fallen by 
$1,000; 3.4 million more Americans are unemployed; 5.7 million more 
Americans are living in poverty; and, foreclosure rates are at a record 
high, with 2.5 million homes projected to enter foreclosure this year.
  Madam Speaker, the Republican policies led to this economic condition 
that Americans face today. And rather than being sympathetic, the 
Republican Presidential candidate is accusing Americans of being 
whiners. How can we expect any help if this man is elected to the White 
House?

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