[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11588-11589]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        GOP WOMEN SPECIAL ORDER

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, our nation's budget is out of control. 
Two years ago, our nation experienced our first trillion dollar Federal 
budget deficit. Last year, we experienced our second trillion dollar 
deficit.
  This year, our annual deficit is projected to reach over $1.6 
trillion--the largest in history. We are spending more than we can 
afford and in the process saddling future generations with a grim 
economic future. This is unacceptable.
  It is also why my colleagues and I are here this evening. As women, 
we know the importance of creating and sticking to a budget.
  The finances of many households are run by women.
  We know that a family cannot wildly spend beyond its means. And yet 
this is what our government is doing on a daily basis.
  Our government has acted recklessly with our financial security and 
prosperity. Just as our families and neighbors have had to tighten our 
belts during this recession, the Federal government must do the same.

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  Women have to juggle various household necessities while still 
remaining within their budget constraints. This is why Republican women 
support a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget to help 
reign in Federal spending.
  It will help us start to get our fiscal house in order. A 
constitutional amendment will help ensure the future stability and 
solvency of our economy. Our grandchildren deserve nothing less.

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