Rokita: Responsible Solutions Cast Aside for Short Term Political Gain
Statement
Issues: Government Budget and Spending
Rep. Todd Rokita issued the following statement after casting his vote against raising the nation's spending limit, or debt ceiling. The bill passed 221-201.
"Responsible solutions to help all Americans and their children live better lives continue to be cast aside in favor of short term political gain. Hitting the debt ceiling is a symptom of our overspending. As much as some want to stick their heads in the sand and ignore the problem, it does not change the math. We simply spend too much. The only way to avoid hitting the debt ceiling and running into economic turmoil--now or in the future--is to cut spending and reform entitlement programs," said Rokita.
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