FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2014

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House voted to raise the United States’ borrowing limit.

“Our nation must come to a place where fiscal responsibility is a top priority. We will never reach a balanced budget by continually raising the debt ceiling. I could not vote to raise the debt ceiling because I do not support driving our nation down a road of increased debt. At some point, we have to say enough is enough.

“Saddling our children with a legacy of debt before they even receive a paycheck of their own is not good business. The federal government should take cues from families and businesses across the nation who have to make the tough decisions and take the necessary cuts in order to remain financially stable.

“If we are serious about getting our nation back on track, let’s prove it by reaching common sense solutions that are more than just lip service and rhetoric. Let’s foster a business climate that encourages the entrepreneurial spirit, helps create jobs, and results in a thriving economy.”      

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