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Mike Flood: The debt limit debate is a study in contrasts between responsible Republicans and dysfunctional Democrats. On one side…

On the recordMay 24, 2023
The debt limit debate is a study in contrasts between responsible Republicans and dysfunctional Democrats. On one side, you have responsible Republicans who have been working from the beginning to avoid default and reduce out-of-control spending. Speaker McCarthy called on President Biden to negotiate on January 12. When President Biden ignored him for nearly 100 days, House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act, the only plan that avoids default, lowers spending, protects Medicare and Social Security, and reduces our dependence on China. By contrast, dysfunctional Democrats have ignored the exploding national debt, even though it was their reckless spending that brought us here in the first place. President Biden knew the debt limit deadline was coming, but for months, he did nothing. Now, with only 8 days until Secretary Yellen's June 1 default deadline, he continues to act irresponsibly. Mr. Speaker, my message to President Biden is simple: Get serious. Act urgently. Listen to the American people, not the far left in your party. ____________________
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Mike Flood
Republican · Wisconsin
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May 24, 2023

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