Rep. Duffy Takes to WI-07 Airwaves to Discuss Debt Limit, Spending Reform

Congressman Duffy took to local Wisconsin airwaves to outline his position on the debt limit debate in Washington and reforming the way Washington spends the People’s money:

On the Need to Reform Spending

Anchor:“Budget woes continue at the nation’s capital as well. President Obama and congressional Republicans met today to discuss raising the debt limit…when asked about spending, Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy said: ‘Just like an addict needs rehab, Washington needs reform.’”

Congressman Duffy: “If we don’t get spending under control, we’re going to see this debt continue to balloon out of control.  If you listen to what the President says, and the Democrats in the Senate, they all say this current spending is unsustainable.  We have to reform it, and I think there’s no better time than the present.” (WDIO – ABC, June 1, 2011)

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On Meeting with the President

Anchor:  “Meanwhile, still no solution to America’s credit crunch and both sides on Capitol Hill are still far apart on the issue. Last night every Republican voted against raising the debt ceiling. They are refusing to allow America to borrow more money until we stop spending so much. A face-to-face meeting with the President was held this morning with the Republican caucus. Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy was there.”

Congressman Duffy:  “We had a good conversation. I appreciate the President inviting us over to have a conversation with him. Did we make a lot of inroads? No. But I think it’s important to start a very serious conversation about what we need to do to reform spending but also consider raising the debt ceiling.” (Northland’s NewsCenter – KDLH-CBS, June 1, 2011)

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On Cutting Up the National Credit Card Before Increasing the Debt Limit

Anchor:  “In other news now, the U.S. House makes a symbolic vote against raising the federal debt ceiling...after meeting with President Obama, Republicans maintained that significant cuts must be saddled with any attempts to increase what the country can borrow.”

Congressman Duffy:  “If we cut up the credit card, I’m willing to vote to pay the bill.  But if we don’t cut up the credit card, I don’t think you’re going to find this representative voting to increase the debt ceiling.” (KQDS – Fox, June 1, 2011)