[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 25182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PROTECT SMALL BUSINESS FROM BIG GOVERNMENT

  (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, small businesses are 
doing all they can to create jobs and bring our economy back to life. 
Unfortunately in Washington, Democrats have decided to scheme new taxes 
and mandates as a part of their Big Government takeover of the health 
care system. With 263,000 more jobs lost last month, it is shocking 
that Democrats believe now is the time to punish small business that 
creates the majority of jobs in America.
  The National Federation of Independent Business has revealed the Big 
Government Democrat health takeover would cost 1.6 million jobs in the 
United States. Destroying jobs will make it harder, not easier, for 
individuals to afford health care.
  We need H.R. 3400 to target reforms to our health insurance system, 
like shopping for plans across State lines, association health plans 
for small businesses, and tax credits for individuals to purchase 
insurance.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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