[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              VOTE ON H.R. 1954, THE DEBT LIMIT EXTENSION

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 31, 2011

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I was disappointed when the Majority 
moved up the vote on the debt ceiling limit. I was in my hometown 
today, serving as a pallbearer for my uncle, Lyle Nesselroad, a Navy 
veteran of World War II. I grew up next door to Lyle, and he was like a 
second father to me.
  While I regret missing this important vote, I don't regret my 
decision to be there with my family. Had I been present, I would have 
voted against the Debt Limit Extension.
  I'm reluctant to raise the debt ceiling when we have no fiscally 
responsible plan to address our national debt. The American people have 
spoken loudly and clearly--they want us to take immediate action to 
rein in spending and find new revenues to get our deficit under 
control. Congress must develop a fiscally responsible plan that makes 
tough choices and reduces our debt.

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