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Wilson Supports Historic Bipartisan Compromise to Raise Debt Ceiling

Statement

Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Budget, Spending and Taxes Government Budget and Spending

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-17) today voted in support of the Budget Control Act of 2011, a historic bipartisan compromise to raise the debt ceiling.

"My decision today is ultimately a decision to support President Obama in forging a historic bipartisan compromise to raise the debt ceiling. I want to see the President continue to lead our nation forward for the next five years. President Obama did his best in the face of extreme and selfish opposition from the Tea Party, which has been singularly focused on making him a one-term president.

"Although the deal is tough medicine to swallow, I believe it's necessary. This bipartisan deal will remove the cloud of uncertainty hanging over our economy, reduce the deficit with significant savings from the defense budget, and set the stage for a more balanced plan. I remain committed to protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security."


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