Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement as the House of Representatives prepared to pass the Democrats’ grossly mislabeled stimulus package. Despite repeated calls from Republicans to replace misguided spending measures with pro-growth tax relief, congressional Democrats pushed through the largest borrowing-and-spending bill in American history.

“Instead of a thoughtful solution, House Democrats have delivered only more of the same failed policies that contributed to our economic strife,” said Rep. Price. “Masquerading a muddle of political pet programs as an economic solution is as dangerous as it is disingenuous. History has discredited the notion that runaway government spending creates prosperity time and again, yet congressional Democrats cannot be dissuaded from digging an ever-deeper fiscal hole for our children and grandchildren.

“It is not our government that needs confidence and renewed growth; it is our people. Only when congressional Democrats begin to place their faith in the abilities and resolve of the American people will we achieve prosperity. Turning around a faltering economy requires bold but principled solutions that allow families and businesses to save and invest more in our nation’s future. Moving forward, we must remain focused on a final package that offers real stimulus and long-term economic growth.”

Note: The Republican Study Committee has introduced H.R. 470, the Economic Recovery Act, legislation based on three main themes: 1) Support Families through Tax Relief; 2) Provide Economic Relief for American Businesses and Entrepreneurs; and 3) Save Future Generations from a Crushing Debt Burden. For a full summary, click here.