[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

  (Mrs. LAWRENCE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I am standing here today because the 
clock is ticking. Today is the last legislative day to prevent the 
shutdown of the Export-Import Bank and avoid disaster for our economy.
  I have in my hand, sir, a letter regarding dozens of businesses in my 
district, the 14th District of Michigan, that rely on the Ex-Im Bank. 
It is clear the dire consequences if Congress does not act.
  In 7 years, Ex-Im has supported $93 million in exports and nearly 600 
jobs just in my district. This year alone, more than half a million 
dollars has been financed for businesses in the 14th District. All of 
this was done at no cost to our taxpayers.
  To reduce the deficit, to create more jobs, to remain globally 
competitive, we must reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank.

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