Bush: Rebates will lift economy
STERLING, Va. (AP) - March 26, 2008 "I fully recognize that people are concerned about our economy,
but they must understand that this package has yet to fully kick in
yet," the president said.
He commented after a visit to a printing company, ColorCraft of
Virginia, Inc.
The troubled economy is the No. 1 concern of voters in this
presidential election year, surpassing the war in Iraq.
The administration says that although the economy has slowed, it
will be revived when millions of Americans begin receiving tax
rebate checks in the second week of May.
"A lot of folks are going to be getting a sizable check," the
president said. "I'm looking forward to that day and I know they
are as well."
The president said his administration - with legislation
approved by Congress - had taken "decisive action" by getting
money for taxpayers and businesses, which are to receive tax
incentives to invest. He said that will create new jobs.
"Small business owners are dreamers and doers," Bush said.
"We want to watch them and help them expand."
Bush says there is a rough patch right now in the economy, "But
I'm confident that in the long term, we'll come out stronger than
ever before."