Virginia Foxx: “I rise today to object to a phrase that has been said all too often lately, "the do-nothing Congress." The Democrats are…”

“I rise today to object to a phrase that has been said all too often lately, "the do-nothing Congress." The Democrats are speaking for themselves as they have not put forth any constructive ideas or sound policy. As for our side of this aisle, this Republican-led Congress has taken major steps in the advancement of our Nation. I am honored to be a part of the 109th Congress and its accomplishments. This Republican-led Congress has voted to permanently end the death tax and voted for additional tax cuts. The results: The economy is strong. The unemployment rate is at 4.7 percent, its lowest average over the past three decades. Home ownership is up. And just yesterday the Dow Jones industrial average reached its highest level in 6 years. But most notably is all the legislation that has been passed to support our troops and protect our homeland. We have listened to the American people and focused on their priorities. Our constituents wanted border security, and we passed several border security bills. In addition, Congress has passed numerous bills that will prevent terrorist attacks and give our military and intelligence forces the tools they need to win the global war on terror. Mr. Speaker, this Republican-led Congress has taken tremendous steps in growing our economy, protecting our homeland, and fighting the global war on terror.”