Rep. Calvert Statement on the Budget

Statement

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) released the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget proposed by President Obama:

"The President claims to be proposing a budget to boost middle class families but, in reality, it just piles more debt and higher taxes on American taxpayers. My constituents are seriously concerned about the mounting federal debt and expect Congress and the President to work together to resolve our fiscal crisis. Unfortunately, the President seems content to kick the can down the road and is once again refusing to demonstrate any political courage by making difficult but necessary fiscal decisions.

I am confident that the Republican majority in Congress will take a bolder approach that balances our budget over time while finding ways to invest in programs that help America's global competitiveness and build the foundation for future economic growth. Smart investments coupled with long overdue tax reform are the path towards a prosperous future. The President's rhetoric echoes a similar sentiment, but his actual proposals would hurt our economy and further burden taxpayers with a bloated federal government.

"The primary responsibility of our government is the protection of our citizens and the only way to fulfill that mission is through a strong national defense. I support increased defense spending to reset the force, provide for our U.S. service members and to procure the necessary platforms that will replace aging weapons systems. We can provide for a strong defense through civilian workforce reforms, such as my bill the REDUCE Act (H.R. 340)."

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