COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett today released the following statement regarding the S.C. Supreme Court’s decision regarding federal stimulus funds:

“I believe it is unwise to rely on short-term federal funds to solve what are clearly long-term problems. But, the Court has made its decision and the process has run its course. I think it is critical for the future of South Carolina that we break this cycle of increased dependence on government and focus on what really creates jobs – the private sector. We need to encourage entrepreneurship, empower employers and enable individuals by reducing spending and by restructuring our tax and regulatory systems.”