Virginia Foxx: “there are two clearly defined philosophies at work in Washington. On one side are conservatives, such as my RSC…”

“there are two clearly defined philosophies at work in Washington. On one side are conservatives, such as my RSC colleagues and I, who want to cut government spending and rein in the Federal deficit. On the other side are liberals, who believe that more government spending is the answer to all our problems, and these liberals will raise your taxes to pay for it. I am pleased to be a part of this group of conservatives who today are proving that Republicans are indeed the party of fiscal discipline, reform, and accountability. Our budget proposal provides a general framework on how we can hold the line on spending, balance our budget within 5 years, pay down our national debt, and maintain tax relief for American families all at the same time. Like every family across America, we need to make tough budget decisions and cut back on wasteful spending. That is not easy, but it is the right thing to do. After all, if your family was far into debt and was spending out of control, you would have to cut wasteful or unnecessary purchases. With this budget we have a unique opportunity to streamline our government, reform ineffective and outdated Federal programs, cut spending, and provide greater accountability for the American people. Let us get to work.”