Sam Johnson backs budget to promote financial security and invests in the future

April 2 , 2009

Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took to the House floor to declare that Congress acts with fiscal responsibility when creating the budget blueprint of America.

Later today the House will vote on the Administration’s budget. The measure is expected to pass.

Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. To watch Johnson’s remarks on the floor, go to his website, SamJohnson.house.gov.

Johnson’s floor statement follows:

“The President’s budget spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much. This is the most fiscally irresponsible budget in the history of the United States.

“The spending levels in the budget are just staggering. Under the President’s budget, government spending will represent roughly 30 percent of our economy. That’s not the American way.

“The right way forward is the Paul Ryan alternative budget which trims wasteful government spending and lets families and small businesses keep more of their hard earned money.

“I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the conservative budget proposal that re-kindles prosperity, promotes financial security, invests in our future, and saves for our children. Let’s go America! It’s the right way forward.

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