    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [March 26, 2003]
    [Page 300]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on the Budget Resolution
    March 26, 2003

        I commend the Senate Republican leadership for its commitment to
    jobs and growth and for acting quickly to pass a budget resolution, in
    sharp contrast to last year when the Senate did not even pass such a
    resolution. It is unfortunate that the full Senate has failed to pass a
    budget that provides for my entire economic growth-and-job creation
    plan. The House budget took the bold steps necessary to boost our
    economy, and we will work to ensure that the final House-Senate budget
    provides the growth measures American workers deserve.