On the recordNovember 15, 2011
Madam Speaker, last night I held a telephone town hall meeting, and I spoke with hundreds of my constituents about the pressing issues facing America today. Many people on the call spoke about the need for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and an overwhelming majority replied in a survey that there should be a balanced budget amendment. I was pleased to report to them that the House will be voting this week on a balanced budget amendment that will help Washington get its fiscal house in order. And it will reverse the dangerous practices of saddling our future generations with insurmountable debt. A balanced budget amendment, Madam Speaker, is not a radical idea. It is a normal expectation for hardworking taxpayers, families, and businesses, as well as State governments. Why not the Federal Government, Madam Speaker? ____________________
