Joe Wilson: “Republican fiscal policies continue to spread tidings of economic joy to families throughout our country. Yesterday, the…”

“Republican fiscal policies continue to spread tidings of economic joy to families throughout our country. Yesterday, the U.S. Labor Department reported that consumer prices plummeted last month by 0.6 percent, the largest decrease since 1949. Energy prices alone have dropped by 8 percent. These strong economic indicators are only a sample of gifts created by low taxes and decreased government regulations. Additionally, 4.5 million new jobs have been created. More Americans are working than ever before in our Nation's history. The unemployment rate is lower than the average of the past three decades. The economy grew at 4.3 percent over the last 10 quarters. Tax receipts increased by $247 billion in just 1 year after the Bush tax cuts, the largest increase ever. Home sales reached a record high in October. Productivity soared in the last quarter by 4.7 percent, reducing fears of inflation. We will continue to enact economic policies to help all Americans. In conclusion, God bless our troops. We will never forget September 11 and the courageous Iraqi voters. ____________________”