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Wilson Statement on the President’s FY2016 Budget Proposal

February 2, 2015

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today in response to the release of President Obama's fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget proposal:

"The President's budget proposal is a continuation of his failed policies of the past – out-of-control government spending, borrowing, and tax increases that destroy jobs. President Obama's plan expands big government programs, includes $2.1 trillion in tax increases, and in the first year alone, increases discretionary spending by $74 billion. With our national debt reaching over $18 trillion, it is irresponsible of the President to propose a budget plan that never balances and adds $8.5 trillion to that debt.

"I am committed to combining sound policy with practical solutions to spur economic growth, create American jobs, restore national defense funding, and ensure our nation's massive debt is not passed on to future generations. We will continue working in the House to cut wasteful government spending, reduce our debt, simplify and flatten the tax code for hardworking taxpayers and families, and provide the necessary tools to jump-start American job creation."