[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8174]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   JOBS, A PART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

  (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, nearly 4.5 million Americans have been 
without a job for 27 weeks or longer. This number is equal to the 
entire population of the greater Houston area. This should not happen 
in America. A job is fundamental. It gives individuals the chance to 
contribute both to their family and to the economy.
  America has always been a land of opportunity, growth, and 
prosperity. Sadly, Washington's policies over the last 4 years are 
preventing job creators from growing their businesses and creating job 
opportunities for these 4.5 million Americans out of work.
  The endless regulations, tax increases, and the burdens of complying 
with ObamaCare have made the Federal Government too big and out of 
control.
  Instead of continuing with its flawed policies that are crippling 
America's future, I hope the President and his administration will work 
with the House Republicans as we continue with our plan for economic 
growth and jobs, that cuts spending, balances the budget, lowers health 
care costs, eliminates red tape, takes important steps towards energy 
independence, and encourages responsible oversight of out-of-control 
government agencies like the IRS.
  Mr. Speaker, America is about the American Dream, not the American 
scheme.

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