Tonight, I look forward to hearing President Obama’s plan for a spending freeze in Washington. Unfortunately, at the same time he is touting his newfound fiscal conservatism, he is also pushing Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion increase in the national debt limit. Since taking control of Congress, Democrats have expanded our national debt by 42% and raised the debt limit five times since September 2007.
Today, the individual share of the national debt for every woman, man, and child in the U.S is $39,870. This debt is almost entirely comprised of new spending that our children and grandchildren will be forced to repay with interest. I believe it is time to stop spending our children’s future. As Thomas Jefferson prophetically observed, “Loading the nation with debt and leaving it for the following generations to pay is morally irresponsible.”
As a staunch fiscal conservative, I have consistently opposed spending increases regardless of who occupied the Oval Office and will continue to do so again this year. The federal government must learn to live within its means – just like American families. It is time to let Americans keep more of what they earn and for the government to spend less. I believe that in taking these steps, our economy will experience the growth and prosperity that have defined America for generations.
this website and newsletter typifies everything i dislike about modern politics. all mr. culberson seems interested in is bagging on the president and showing what a straight laced, conservative, all around good guy he is. if i want to hear someone opine, i’ll listen to fox news. our leaders are supposed to lead, not gripe.
i would much prefer to receive a newsletter that focuses on the forward motion he’s making instead of shoving his beliefs down my throat or airing grievances/whining.
this is what the president was talking about in his address the other night (1:05:00). this is what makes folks cynical. dont attempt to make yourself look good by making the other guy look bad. i know that the previous post discusses the websites pork boasting and i’m basically saying the opposite-and it seems like you’re stuck either way. but, remember the old saying, if you cant say something nice, etc. i want my leaders to follow the golden rule. y’know?
Could the budget increase be the result of NOW including the costs of the wars?
To quote you, “As a staunch fiscal conservative, I have consistently opposed spending increases regardless of who occupied the Oval Office and will continue to do so again this year.”
Mr. Culberson, when did you find this calling? Consistently since when? Seems your website use to boast of all the PORK you brought to your district. And you spent time bragging about this same issue on one of those imfamous telephone town halls.
Your ticker shows all you have voted against. My challenge to you is to post all you have voted for, with dates, amounts. Answer the hard questions. Please don’t spin. Take the challenge!