Jodey Arrington: “I thank the gentleman from Kansas. I think it is important to be honest with the American people even if the truth…”

“I thank the gentleman from Kansas. I think it is important to be honest with the American people even if the truth hurts. When I am asked who caused this disastrous level of debt, this deep hole that we have dug for our children and grandchildren, I say that while the Democrats have certainly done a whole lot of spending beyond our ability to pay and beyond what I think is the appropriate scope and scale of the Federal Government, which I think should be targeted and limited and focused on its mission, provide a common defense, and secure the liberties of us and our posterity, I am quick to remind them that Republicans have their fair share of blame. And while I am celebrating the thought, the opportunity for Republicans to be in the majority and to fulfill this commitment to America, which includes curbing wasteful spending and ensuring that this government is accountable to we the people, let's be honest. I was here in the 115th Congress as a freshman, and I saw the contributions that my party contributed to this. I saw us blow past the spending caps that we voted for to constrain spending. I witnessed us put aside pay- for provisions to offset these programs that we think are so important and necessary for taxpayers. I even was part of the Budget Committee that in the second year wasn't able to pass the budget out of the committee, let alone this Chamber.…”