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Wilson Statement on President's Budget Proposal

Statement

Date: Feb. 9, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal:

"It is sad to me that throughout his two terms, the President has never proposed a budget that balances. The President's record $4.1 trillion budget grows our national debt and passes the buck to our children and grandchildren. We need meaningful reforms that will create jobs and support national defense--not new taxes which would increase the gas tax by 24 cents a gallon.

"The President's Budget Proposal is just that--a proposal. I am grateful that we have strong conservative leadership in Speaker Paul Ryan and Budget Chairman Tom Price who will shape a responsible budget that strengthens national security and protects American families."


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