"Tipton Statement on Failure of Balanced Budget Amendment
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) issued the following statement after the House failed to pass H.J. Res. 2: The Balanced Budget Amendment.
“We saw 261 Republicans and Democrats unite today to say ‘enough is enough’ to runaway spending, and I proudly joined in support of the Balanced Budget Amendment, which unfortunately fell short of the 2/3 majority needed to pass. Hearing cheers and applause on the floor at its failing says a lot—sadly.
“However, while this common sense solution failed today, there is still a significant opportunity to seriously address our country’s spending problem. We must meet our existing obligations, fulfilling the promise to our seniors and military, while fulfilling our obligation to ensure that our children and grandchildren have the opportunity to achieve the American dream....”
(Scott Tipton)
(Comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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