Bob Kerrey: “100 percent of the revenues that this Nation produces today are being consumed by our mandatory spending and the…”

We believe, however, that they are crucial to ensuring that we carry out our responsibilities effectively.

I also believe that he will be an independent voice who is unafraid to stand up to the Executive, should that become necessary.

The reforms we have embarked on over the last 16 months... are substantive and systematic, not just cosmetic.

Please act on his nomination with alacrity, and allow him to continue his service to our great nation.