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“The U.S. House and Senate have reached agreement on a budget that balances in 10 years, doesn’t raise taxes and confronts the $18 trillion debt crisis that threatens the economic security of every American. This budget supports a healthier economy and strengthens economic growth, while protecting Social Security and Medicare and making government more efficient, effective and accountable.

This budget will lead to more than $400 billion in new economic growth over the next decade and add 1.2 million jobs, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Washington must stop spending money we don’t have and pay its bills like every American and business.

I supported this balanced budget today in the House and offered my own balanced budget amendment to the Constitution earlier this year. I’ll keep fighting for common-sense solutions.

Leadership means making tough decisions. President Obama has yet to offer a balanced budget during his terms in office. Before he and his allies criticize our plan to balance the budget, they need to offer their own.”