“Folks in my district understand the importance of living within their means and they repeatedly ask me if Washington actually understands the concept. When I hear the majority talk about the so-called investments contained in the new budget, what they are really talking about is spending even more taxpayer dollars. 

“This reckless spending binge that Washington has embarked on is saddling our children and grandchildren with an ever- increasing debt burden. The budget that the President proposed would add an unprecedented $3 trillion in new debt over the next five years.

“People want us to stop this reckless spending binge in its tracks and return to the concept of fiscal restraint. I plan to fight for a responsible budget that puts our families first, and makes tough fiscal decisions now instead of pawning off the ever increasing deficit to future generations.”