Representative Lou Barletta talks about his constituents' concerns about spending on 2/8/11.

Representative Lou Barletta (R-PA) shared the following speech on the House floor talking about concerns his constituents expressed during his first Constituent Work Week in the Pennsylvania 11th Congressional District.


Mr. Speaker,
I rise today in order to share the feedback that I received from my constituents during my past week in the District.

At a town hall meeting on Thursday night, I asked those in attendance to raise their hands if they felt that they had a better life than their parents. Nearly everyone raised their hand. But when I asked if they believed their grandchildren could look forward to a more promising future, not one person raised their hand. That's simply unacceptable.

While this House has taken positive steps to address the out-of-control spending habits of this government, my constituents strongly feel that the best way to create a brighter future for our children and grandchildren is to cut spending, end government waste, and allow our economy to have the freedom to grow and create jobs.

I thank everyone who has shared their thoughts and opinions with me over the past week and month, and I look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue.

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