Mike Pence: “As every American knows, this economy is hurting, and millions of Americans are anxious. House Republicans applaud our…”

“As every American knows, this economy is hurting, and millions of Americans are anxious. House Republicans applaud our President-elect for focusing on legislation. Today, President-elect Obama will say that this Congress must act boldly and act now, and we agree. He has invited House Republicans to bring forward ideas to stimulate this economy, and we will gladly do so, but the American people know we cannot borrow and spend and bail our way back to a growing economy. In that vein, House Republicans will insist that tax relief go to taxpayers, that it be permanent and that it create jobs. We'll demand a stimulus plan to be transparent and accountable and achieve its intended results. As this legislation is developed, there will be the need for competing interests and for compromise, but let this point be clear: In this cause, in the cause of stimulus legislation, House Republicans will be on the side of the people who will pay for the stimulus bill. House Republicans will be on the side of the American taxpayer and will demand a stimulus plan that will turn loose the inherent power of the American economy, a stimulus plan that will be accountable, transparent and will achieve the intended result.”