News release from Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-3rd, R):
Stutzman: “This Budget Debate Goes Deeper than Spreadsheets and Focuses on the Longevity of the American Dream”
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of this week’s vote on the budget, U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman spoke on the House floor this evening about the House Republican budget and the Senate Democrat’s unserious budget that raises taxes by $1 trillion but never balances.
“I rise in strong support today of the balanced budget put forward by my friend, Chairman Paul Ryan, and the reasonable and practical approach that this committee has taken while they budget hardworking taxpayer dollars.
“Mr. Speaker, this budget debate goes deeper than spreadsheets and focuses on the longevity of the American Dream.
“Today, we are considering a Republican budget that actually balances in 10 years, calls for pro-growth, pro-job tax reform, and strengthens Medicare for our seniors and future generations.
“While, in the Senate, Harry Reid and Patty Murray are considering a budget that never balances, increases taxes by a trillion dollars, and lets Medicare and Social Security race toward bankruptcy. And it turns Medicare into a program that rations benefits to seniors.
“Make no mistake, Washington is approaching $17 trillion of debt and more than 12 million Americans are unable to find work. The decisions we make will either sink us deeper into debt or put us on a path that encourages job creation and restores the belief that, if we work hard and make tough choices, our kids will inherit a stronger country.
“Mr. Speaker, the choice is clear. If Hoosier families balance their budgets, Washington doesn’t have an excuse. It’s time the President and the Senate offered real solutions for hard-working Hoosier families.
“I commend Chairman Ryan and the House Budget Committee for their hard work and I urge my colleagues to support the resolution.”
