McConnell Statement Regarding the President’s Budget
February 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Thursday regarding President Obama’s proposed $3.9 trillion budget:
“Republicans agree with the President that our highest priority is to restart our economy and create jobs. We stand ready to work with him on areas where we can find a bipartisan path, such as entitlements and education reform. However, I have serious concerns with this budget, which demands hardworking American families and job creators turn over more of their hard-earned money to the government to pay for unprecedented spending increases.
“We should be following the lead of American families during these tough economic times and cut unnecessary spending. I agree with the President that we need to make some tough decisions regarding how we spend taxpayer dollars. Unfortunately, at this juncture, while the American people are tightening their belts, Washington seems to be taking its belt off.
“In the coming weeks, we need to see further details and go line by line through the budget. The President has outlined a strong case for giving all Americans, not just members of Congress, a chance to properly review legislation, and I would like to hear what American taxpayers think about how we plan to spend their money.”
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