The President And Congressional Democrats Should Heed The Calls Of The American People

Statement

"One year ago today, I joined my fellow Americans to celebrate a historic day of hope and pride for America. I shared the President's desire for Washington to put principles above partisanship and work on behalf of all Americans -- regardless of ideology or party affiliation.

"Unfortunately, over the past 12 months, we have seen the President and Congressional Democrats continually embrace the age-old Washington culture of taxing, borrowing, and spending that has only exacerbated this recession. Like most Americans, Minnesotans know that we can't borrow and spend our way back to a growing economy. Yet in Washington, majority leadership continues to work in concert with the President to shut Republicans out of the debate, wheel and deal behind closed doors, and ram reckless bill after reckless bill through Congress.

"We have seen a trillion-dollar so-called stimulus fail to create jobs as promised. We have seen a job-killing 2,700-page cap-and-trade bill that taxes anyone who dares turn on a light. And the Senate continues to reach for a government takeover of health care that includes economy-slowing tax increases, federal funds for abortions, and massive cuts to Medicare.

"Throughout the Administration's first year, Americans repeatedly have raised red flags, voiced their concerns, and made their feelings known. They are concerned with skyrocketing debt caused by runaway spending. They are troubled over a senseless national energy tax. They oppose a nationalized health care plan that puts government bureaucrats between them and their doctors. Minnesotans have had enough. They want less government and more freedom -- it's that simple. It is time for the President to listen.

"As we look ahead, I encourage the President and Congressional Democrats to heed the calls of the American people and work toward commonsense solutions that will grow the economy and put Americans back to work."

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