[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      SMALL BUSINESSES ARE HURTING

  (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. Mr. Speaker, small business is the 
backbone of our economy. America's greatness is heavily dependent on 
small businesses' success in creating jobs.
  In South Carolina, small businesses make up half of our economy. 
Sadly, these hardworking business owners have been suffering 
devastating setbacks due to the President's job-destroying policies. 
More recently, the failed implementation of ObamaCare has forced higher 
taxes and extensive regulations on these employers. This unfriendly 
business climate has prevented small business owners from expanding and 
creating jobs.
  When traveling around South Carolina's Second Congressional District, 
I continuously hear from small businesses, local chambers of commerce, 
the National Federation of Independent Business, and employees who are 
plagued with uncertainty. Smaller paychecks, inability to meet 
insurance requirements, and reduced hours are some of the concerns. 
Congress must work together to replace ObamaCare with commonsense 
solutions, as long proposed by Congressman Tom Price of Georgia.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Congratulations Connor Shaw, Jadeveon Clowney, Coach Steve Spurrier, 
and President Harris Pastides for the Gamecock victory Saturday.

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