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A Better Way Agenda

Floor Speech

Date: July 23, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Operations Economy and Fiscal

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in discussing how Americans are better off now.

Two years ago, I told the First District of Georgia about our Better Way Agenda, our bold agenda to tackle some of our Nation's greatest challenges and improve the lives of everyday Americans.

Now, 2 years later, I am thrilled Americans are experiencing the results. We have instituted sound, progrowth policies, and the economy is booming.

Now people are no longer asking: Where are the jobs? Instead, thanks to tax reform, rolling back burdensome regulations, and more, we have more job openings than job seekers.

Just last week, I visited a local business called Game Changers, with locations in Richmond Hill and Savannah. While there, I learned their revenue is up at both of their locations. They are hiring new employees at both locations, and they have increased wages and given bonuses to their employees.

It is incredible to hear these stories of how local small businesses and hardworking Georgians are thriving again.

That is not all. As the proud Representative of every branch of the military, I have been fighting for our troops, veterans, and military families because they deserve better. Republicans have taken historic actions to rebuild our military and fix the VA.

After years of neglect, we have provided new investments in training, equipment, and personnel to reverse the damage of the last decade. Members of our military put their lives on the line for our country, and we are working to provide the support to ensure they are the most well-prepared and well-equipped force on the planet.

Finally, we have made major strides to make our communities safer, including fighting the opioid epidemic. The House has passed more than 50 bills combating this crisis that is killing 115 Americans every day.

The list goes on and on. House Republicans are fighting every day for Americans in Washington to deliver results, not rhetoric. I hear it from small businesses, big businesses, and citizens in the First District all the time. Americans are truly better off now.

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