Lynn Jenkins: “The U.S. has lived beyond its means for too long, and it will take commonsense ideas to restore responsible spending in…”

“The U.S. has lived beyond its means for too long, and it will take commonsense ideas to restore responsible spending in Washington. But we can start by identifying what we need to fulfill the duties of the Federal Government and eliminate everything else. The Federal Government is the largest property owner in the U.S. According to the OMB, we have $18 billion in assets that we do not need. Rather than selling unnecessary assets, like the American people do to live within their means, the Federal Government gives property free of charge to other government entities and nonprofits, including a building in Las Vegas to use as a mob museum. The American people have spoken. We cannot continue ignoring our debt. I urge my colleagues to stand with the folks at home to use common sense and vote to sell excess Federal property and take a necessary step toward a sustainable future.”