The Hill - The Consensus from My Constituents: Cut Spending

Statement

By Representative Paul Gosar

When I am back in Arizona's First Congressional District I make a point to hold in-person town halls and office hours. During the two weeks of April Recess I had many opportunities to speak with individuals, groups and at town hall meetings to discuss the issues that concern them and how actions here in Washington are affecting them on Main Street. I would like to highlight a town hall meeting in Sedona, Arizona where I had the opportunity to continue the dialogue with the people of my district. In that town hall and in my travels around the district, constituents let me know what matters most to them -- by and large the consensus was cutting spending.

The people of the First Congressional District are ready to help get our country back on track. Being one of the poorest districts in the country my constituents know what it is like to live on a budget. They have been doing more with less for years. It is time for our federal government to be as fiscally responsible, just like the people of Arizona's First Congressional District. I will continue to diligently work to cut spending and hold the Senate and the Administration's feet to the fire. It is time for our government to have an adult moment and make the tough choices. Like the people of my district, the federal government needs to make the distinction between what is wanted and what is absolutely needed.

While in the district I also had the opportunity to host the awards banquet for the winner of this year's First District Congressional Art Competition. It was a wonderful experience to get to visit with the talented young artists that submitted their work to this competition. It is these qualities of creativity and initiative that will prepare our children for leadership roles in the future. I encourage students to participate next year because the talent in our selves is something that we should nurture, develop, share and inspire.

Going back to Arizona and connecting with the people that I represent is a priority to me. I am looking forward to continuing the conversation whether it's on the phone, in person or even via email. Thank you for giving me the privilege to represent the best district in America.

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