Delaying on the Debt Solution

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Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, concerned constituents advised me they are tired of hearing politicians grandstand about fixing the Nation's debt ceiling. The current administration has proven it would rather threaten our senior citizens than propose reasonable solutions that would benefit families.

Liberals refuse to listen to the American people. Americans voted for Washington to cut spending. Liberals want to impose ``more revenues,'' which is Washingtonspeak for more job-killing taxes.

In August of 2009, then-Senator Barack Obama stated ``raising taxes in a recession would be the last thing you want to do.'' That is particularly true today, as over 14 million Americans are without jobs. The President's policies of borrow and spend have failed and we must change course.

This debt crisis is a result of Washington spending money it does not have. That is why House Republicans have proposed the Cut, Cap, and Balance plan. Tomorrow, I hope Democrats will join us to vote for this positive proposal to promote more jobs created by small businesses.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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