[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    ROADBLOCKS TO THE AMERICAN DREAM

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the 14.1 million 
Americans who are unable to find jobs.
  This administration's reckless spending policies, massive bailouts, 
and excessive regulations have driven the unemployment rate to an 
astounding 9.2 percent. Democrats have shown again and again that they 
care more about the bureaucrats that prevent jobs than the businesses 
that create them. Every year, unelected bureaucrats issue more than 
3,000 final rules. That's close to 10 rules a day. Make no mistake, 
federally imposed rules consume precious time and resources. Businesses 
are less likely to invest and hire new employees. This is a recipe for 
failure.
  Americans have always been a forward-thinking and innovative people. 
We're constantly looking ahead to the next breakthrough. Unfortunately, 
businesses now look over their shoulders instead of aiming for the 
horizon. The American Dream is still alive, Mr. Speaker; just ask the 
men and women who are pounding the pavement, polishing their resumes, 
and looking for paychecks. Americans are ready. We need to make 
Washington tear down the roadblocks.

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