On the recordFebruary 18, 2011
This Nation currently faces a $1.65 trillion deficit, $14 trillion national debt. And despite all the talk for the President's so-called fiscal discipline, this administration just proposed a budget that will add $12 trillion to that mountain range of debt facing our children and grandchildren. Fortunately, under the leadership of Chairman Rogers, House Republicans are keeping our word to the American people. We said, if you gave us a second chance to lead this Congress, we would find at least $100 billion in savings this year, and House Republicans will do that before we adjourn for this week. But House conservatives believe we can do more. I truly believe that the Jordan amendment--which provides an across-the-board cut of 5.5 percent, more for the legislative branch, doesn't touch our most cherished ally, Israel--is one of those opportunities where you have a chance to underpromise and overperform. Let's do more. Let's do $22 billion more. Let's underpromise, overdeliver, and set this Nation back on a pathway towards fiscal responsibility and reform.
