[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15487]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, the August work period is a time for 
Members of the House to listen to their constituents back home. Last 
year, I was greatly inspired by the many people in Alabama and 
throughout our country who came out to publicly express their views on 
health care and other pressing national issues. It is my hope that the 
people will be just as engaged this year. During the America Speaking 
Out meetings I held in Alabama last week, my constituents shared their 
concerns about the weak economy and the direction that Washington is 
headed with excessive spending and borrowing, high taxes, and dangerous 
deficits. My constituents know that our nation is on an unsustainable 
path and are worried about what that means for their children and 
grandchildren. This month, we all need to listen closely to what the 
American people are saying in town halls, corner cafes, and online 
democracy initiatives like America Speaking Out. The strength of our 
country has always been our people, and we in Congress would be wise to 
listen and learn in order to guide our proceedings when the session 
resumes.

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