We don't have a budget. We don't have agreed-upon numbers, yet the Appropriations Committee is marking up to numbers that have not been agreed to.
I think Mr. Crenshaw referred to it a little bit.
the problem is not tomorrow. The problem is 2035.
one of the great frustrations I have as a Member of Congress is the fact that the varsity sport of Congress is a game called kicking the can...
Strengthening retirement security for today's seniors and families, as well as future generations, is a goal that I think we all share.
But we also have a lot of people that are making some very poor decisions with their lives, be it things like drugs and alcohol or, you know...
I think it is important to keep that balance.
The program is in trouble.
Let me be clear. The consequences of failing to fully fund our national defense going forward are deadly serious and far-reaching.
I commend this Administration for completing the first full-scope, department-wide, financial statement audit of the Department of Defense.
The fact of the matter is we have a constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the American people.