Joe Wilson: “Yesterday we learned that jobless claims dropped to a 2 rac{1}{2}-year low, further signifying the success of the…”

“Yesterday we learned that jobless claims dropped to a 2 rac{1}{2}-year low, further signifying the success of the Republican tax relief championed by President George W. Bush. This follows last week's historic news that the economy is growing at the highest rate in nearly 20 years, as the GDP grew by 7.2 percent in the last quarter. Last week was the fourth straight week in which jobless claims were below 400,000, as claims dropped to 348,000. In headlines across America today, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said of the decrease in jobless claims, that 'the odds increasingly favor a revival in job creation.' As Democrats continue to try to talk down the economy, the news of the recovery is just too clear to ignore: 126,000 new jobs in October were announced this morning. Republican policies of tax relief, fiscal discipline, corporate accountability, and national defense to protect American families from terrorists have restored our Nation's confidence and promoted a healthy business environment. In conclusion, God bless our troops.”