Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Assistant Republican Whip, announced today he voted in favor of the Budget Control Act. He said the following:
“The Balanced Budget Amendment was a game-changer. South Mississippians want it and I want it. As Assistant Republican Whip, I was glad to work alongside leadership to ensure a Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) was inserted in the bill. This bill guarantees that a BBA will be sent to the states for ratification and will fundamentally change the spending culture of Washington forever.
“House Republicans have done their job, its time the Senate does theirs and we end this debt crisis. We have victoriously held the lineon no new or increased taxes, spending cuts greater than the size of the debt limit increase, and balanced budget amendments to force Washington to spend within its means.
“Spending cuts of this magnitude were unimaginable before an electorate hungry for spending cuts swept in the House Republican freshman class that changed the debate from how much the White House can spend to how much Congress can cut
“I support Speaker Boehner because I refuse to cast votes that will appease the president’s commitment to reckless spending policies. The American people clearly saw and know that the president has failed to lead during this debt crisis. While House Republicans have produced legislation and plans, the president has not once offered a solution.
“We are at a critical time in America and Mississippians did not send me to Washington to play politics, make easy, safe decisions or punt on difficult votes. Unlike the president, I recognize that our country’s future hangs in the balance. I am here to make difficult choices that are in the best interest of our country and future generations of Americans.”
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A Republican representing the Fourth District of Mississippi, Steven Palazzo serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee where he also serves as Chairman of the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee. Steven is a CPA and small business owner and fifth generation South Mississippian.
