Posted on 07/26/2011 3:34:09 AM PDT by Son House
Here was the president, asking for the largest debt increase in American history, on the heels of the largest spending binge in American history.
Here's what we got for that spending binge: a massive health care bill that most Americans never asked for. A 'stimulus' bill that was more effective in producing material for late-night comedians than it was in producing jobs. And a national debt that has gotten so out of hand it has sparked a crisis without precedent in my lifetime or yours.
Last week, the House passed such a plan, and with bipartisan support. It's called the 'Cut, Cap, and Balance' Act. It CUTS and CAPS government spending and paves the way for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution, which we believe is the best way to stop Washington from spending money it doesn't have. Before we even passed the bill in the House, the President said he would veto it.
I want you to know I made a sincere effort to work with the president to identify a path forward that would implement the principles of Cut, Cap, & Balance in a manner that could secure bipartisan support and be signed into law. I gave it my all.
Unfortunately, the president would not take yes for an answer. Even when we thought we might be close on an agreement, the president's demands changed.
The president has often said we need a 'balanced' approach -- which in Washington means: we spend more. . .you pay more. Having run a small business, I know those tax increases will destroy jobs.
The sad truth is that the president wanted a blank check six months ago, and he wants a blank check today. That is just not going to happen.
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President Pitches ‘Balanced’ Approach to Debt Crisis
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/07/25/transcript-boehners-speech-on-debt-talks/
Somehow that last link didn’t jive;
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Boehner: Obama ‘Wants a Blank Check’
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1078997122001/boehner-obama-wants-a-blank-check
This is the deal killer. Does he really think that he can get any more out of the Rats in this BRAC-style "super committee" than he is getting now?
God Bless Congressman Boehner! He is truly a GREAT Speaker of the House!
ROFLOL, does a pretty speech hide the fact you are caving.
Ok, take back some of what I said about Boehner.
I really like that speech.
LLS
Who's REALLY the boss? The electorate or the President?
Where are all the snarky folks who have been beating up on Boehner around here and making 6th grade jokes about his name? His remarks were direct and effective in stark contrast to BHO. This is the first time the “response” was more effective than the “speech”. Boehner has won this round. The really big fight comes next - 2012 budget due on October 1. Boehner and the House are on a roll. It is time to stop the nit-picking and sniping.
I hope your voice isn't a high-pitched whine like your posts.
Boehner apparently got tired of being called Boner and figured he might as well grow a spine lest he be thrown out of office next time around.
Agreed - we need to support good behavior, to encourage more of it!
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