Political Quotes

“While I am very proud to represent Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, we woke up on Groundhog Day to a budget proposal that feels like the infinite loop--loaded with the same tax-and-spend policies that have not worked for the President or for the American people. The President's budget proposal is a hard left U-turn that attempts to undo the three consecutive years of more responsible, less discretionary spending. While Congress only has the power of the purse, this budget altogether ignores our staggering national debt, which is more than $18.1 trillion. Despite $2.1 trillion in proposed tax increases, President Obama's budget never balances--ever. Since 2009, $7.5 trillion has been added to the national debt, and expenditures amount to more than $21.1 trillion. The President's budget request recommends adding a staggering additional $8.5 trillion to the debt. Mr. Speaker, we need smart budgeting to fund our priorities without doing harm to families, small businesses, and future generations. The American people deserve no less. ____________________”