On the recordNovember 17, 2011
The big spending policies of the Obama administration have failed America. Millions of Americans have lost their homes, their jobs--and even their hopes for a brighter future. Our economy has stalled, and the American people are looking for solutions. This week, the House will vote on a balanced budget amendment. It is an honest and bipartisan solution to the problem of overspending that threatens our economic recovery and prevents job creation. Forty-nine States, including Colorado, comply with a balanced budget amendment. Spending cuts, caps and promises, though helpful, are only temporary. A balanced budget is permanent. When the Federal Government starts living within its means, the Nation's job creators will have the confidence to create more jobs. That certainty is essential to restoring our economy and putting Americans back to work. In an otherwise bleak economy, a balanced budget amendment is our brightest ray of hope. ____________________
