Tim Huelskamp: “A few hours ago, the President issued a veto threat to Cut, Cap, and Balance. While, of course, this was expected, it is…”

“A few hours ago, the President issued a veto threat to Cut, Cap, and Balance. While, of course, this was expected, it is still disappointing. It is disappointing because this legislation answers his demand that we on this side of the aisle offer a plan. It is also disappointing because he doesn't have a plan himself. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle in the last few years often called the Republicans the ``party of no,'' but this President who ran on ``hope'' has become President Nope. The President doesn't know what he's for, but he certainly knows what he's against. His opposition to Cut, Cap, and Balance includes opposition to a balanced budget amendment. He said it's not necessary, and that lawmakers should simply do their jobs. It's ironic that a President who is so insistent on tying the hands of the private sector with onerous regulations would oppose tying the hands of politicians when it comes to spending and borrowing. Dodd-Frank, ObamaCare, the EPA--they all restrict what Americans can and cannot do. The President wants no such restrictions on either Congress or himself. No, the only restriction-free zone he wants is Washington, D.C. Cut, Cap, and Balance recognizes that Washington's solutions have to be long-term and permanent. Quick fixes are what got us into the position we find ourselves in; they are not what will get us out of it. ____________________”