[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11157]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              SCARE TACTICS WILL NOT LEAD TO DEBT SOLUTION

  (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, rather than negotiate in 
good faith with the Republican leadership, the current administration 
has resorted to scare tactics. On Tuesday, the President threatened to 
withhold benefit checks for Social Security recipients and disabled 
veterans.
  Threatening seniors, along with not paying our military, is a sad 
example of irresponsible political rhetoric. The American people have 
had enough of political games and threats. Liberals want to increase 
revenues, which means more taxes, killing jobs. The challenge is not 
too little revenue; it's too much spending.
  The American people voted to see meaningful spending reform that 
really reduces the deficit. House Republicans have passed numerous 
bills that cut spending, curb government growth, and encourage job 
growth. Cut the spending. Do not impose new taxes which kill jobs 
created by small businesses.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. Our sympathy to the 
people of India who yesterday suffered another terrorist attack on the 
people of Mumbai.

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