Fiscal Leadership

FISCAL LEADERSHIP -- (House of Representatives - May 23, 2005)

(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to praise the President and Republicans in this Congress for working to strengthen the economy and cut unnecessary spending. This is not rocket science or advanced economics. When we leave more money in the hands of citizens, the economy thrives.

Case in point: 274,000 new jobs were created in April. We have seen steady job gains for each of the last 23 months, and more Americans are working than ever before. In addition, our Federal deficit is forecast to be $50 billion lower than expected.

Clearly, the economy's growth is a direct result of the pro-growth agenda of the President and this Congress. By holding the line on fiscal responsibility in the budget and passing pro-growth bills such as the death tax repeal and the energy bill, Republican Members continue to show their commitment to America's economy.

The House has begun the appropriation season with Republicans working hard to display fiscal responsibility, just as we have been doing through out the session. We have reformulated the allocation process for Homeland Security funding so we can make sure these funds are not wasted and are used properly.

This Congress and this President are working hard and doing great work. Unfortunately, not enough focus is being put on the positive things happening in the world and in our country.

Let us not squander this opportunity to keep stepping in the right direction.

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