Some of the greatest benefits we've delivered and the most important commitments that we've made as a legislative body to our citizens are tax rebates and reductions. With more than five billion tax dollars returned to Georgians and a commitment to lower the state's income tax to 4.9%, Georgia families are primed to invest even more in our local economy, thanks to a continued sense of economic security. It's certainly no secret that the federal government intends to continue questionable spending, printing dollar after dollar for unfunded mandates, all at the cost of hardworking Georgians like you and me. We must hold the federal government accountable, and we can do that by urging those in Washington to practice fiscal discipline. We also must urge the federal government to stop irresponsible spending and start developing a comprehensive plan to reduce the national debt. These are real problems that require real solutions.