WIlson: "American families balance their budgets. Washington should be required to do the same."

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 96, a concurrent resolution that establishes the federal government's budget for FY2015 and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2016-2024.

"American families balance their budgets," Congressman Joe Wilson said. "Washington should be required to do the same. President Obama and his big-government allies have developed a habit of spending well beyond our means while pushing tax increases. Throughout his time in office, the President has ballooned the size of our national debt by $7 trillion. This type of behavior is irresponsible and jeopardizes opportunities for future generations.

"House Republicans know that we must cut wasteful spending in order to create jobs. Our budget paints a clear vision that this goal is easily achievable. By providing for a strong national defense, significantly reducing our debt, reforming ‘safety net' programs, giving our small business owners the certainty necessary to create jobs, and balancing our budget, our economy will placed back on the path to prosperity.

"We must change course and stop racking up debt on a non-existent government credit card. I am very grateful for House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and his effort to restore America's greatness. It is my hope that President Obama and Washington Democrats will take our initiatives seriously and begin working with us to get our nation out of the fiscal black hole."