[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16] [House] [Page 21780] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]WE NEED A CAUTIOUS AND COMPETENT APPROACH (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, hardworking Americans understand that our Nation's financial markets are very fragile. The American people are rightfully concerned when they see a $700 billion price tag on a plan to address this crisis. They are hesitant to give the Federal Government an extraordinarily large amount of taxpayer dollars, especially before the right questions and the right concerns have been given their due process. This Nation has a long history of balancing the needs of a market economy and the realities of government involvement in those markets. We have weathered our fair share of storms as well. Before Congress endorses a multi-billion dollar effort to address our financial situation, it would serve this Nation and the wallets of those we represent not to forget that history. We need a full review of different alternatives to a simple bailout. Otherwise, we risk placing a daunting financial burden on our children's futures. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th. ____________________