When will government listen?
Posted by
Randy
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October 28, 2009
I spoke yesterday on the House floor about jobs and our economy. In case you missed it, you can watch the video footage here. I’ve also included the text of my speech below.
Mr. Speaker, last week I received a call every Member of Congress fears: a plant with 1,100 jobs in a town of 9,000 residents closed its doors. I want to be, and I will be there for them as the symptoms of a bad economy entangle their lives. But Americans are asking you a larger question today: when will this government listen to the voice of wisdom shouting for us to address the causes of a bad economy and not just the symptoms?
As 1 of 17 Members of Congress who voted against every one of your bailout and stimulus bills, I watched you ignore that voice of wisdom as you saddled our grandchildren with a debt they will wear for decades as a badge of dishonor for your deafness. I watched as you ignored it as you tried to impose your energy agenda knowing it would stifle America’s competitiveness and kill jobs. I have watched as you ignore it while you try to tax our existing jobs into oblivion.
When will you listen?
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