Political Quotes

“David Walker, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, former Comptroller General of the United States, has long advocated a special process to get our Nation's fiscal house in order. Mr. Walker has testified: Clearly escalating Federal deficits and debt levels, combined with our growing dependency on foreign lenders and the deepening Federal financial hole, represents challenges that must be addressed. A commission could make recommendations in connection with needed statutory budget control, social insurance program reforms, tax reform, additional health care reforms, and other appropriate areas. Importantly-- This is the most important thing-- everything must be on the table with the commission to be credible and to have a real chance of success. Recently, Mr. Walker released a book entitled 'Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility.' In his book, Mr. Walker explains the nature of the crisis and why we must act now.”