[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          MASSIVE DEFENSE CUTS

  (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express concerns on 
behalf of my constituents. Paralysis, uncertainty--these are the 
effects of inaction, inaction on looming, massive defense cuts that 
will go into effect in January 2013.
  In America's First District, many small businesses exist to support 
our military, to innovate and to build systems and resources--resources 
for our troops that save lives and help them do their job on the 
battlefield. But these businesses face an uncertain future as the 
question of looming defense cuts, or sequestration, remain unresolved. 
Do they stop production? Do they lay off workers?
  This spring, I voted with the majority in this House to avoid these 
massive defense cuts while putting the Nation's budget on a path to 
balance. The Senate has failed to act. The President has threatened to 
veto.
  Our military and those who support it--and the national security of 
this country--demand our attention and respect. Leaving this issue to 
the last minute is irresponsible. Now is the time for action.

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