Mark Souder: “Mr. Speaker, the dynamic economy of the United States that hopefully will be fueled additionally by this tax cut has…”

“Mr. Speaker, the dynamic economy of the United States that hopefully will be fueled additionally by this tax cut has provided a level of success in the United States that our forefathers really did not know. John Adams once said that he worked hard so his kids could enjoy their leisure time and could learn more about arts and history and see their Nation. In fact, that is what we can do today. We have heard from the sponsors of this resolution about the beauties of Monterey and Carmel, California, pronounced ``Carm-el'' in Indiana, and the beauty of Florida and Palm Beach and the beaches of Florida. But tourism is important to each of our districts. I grew up in the small town of Grabill, Indiana. We had a retail furniture industry, a furniture store there. When we realized we had more people coming in from Texas, in fact from Houston, Texas, than we had from the neighboring town of Leo, we decided that the Amish in the area were drawing more tourists than regular shoppers, so we now have antique centers there and shops for people who visit relatives who come through the State of Indiana. We have many beautiful things in my home State, as well. Tourism is a critical component for all of us in the United States. I represent the leading area for the majority of the RV manufacturers in America. Nothing could be more important than putting more dollars in the hands of those who pay taxes.”