Wilson Urges Blue Dog Democrats to Put Their Words into Action

Today, Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02), Eric Cantor (VA-7), Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Spencer Bachus (AL-6), and Tom Feeney (FL-24) spoke at a press conference to publicly encourage Blue Dog Democrats to join them in reforming the federal budget, and saving the dollars of American taxpayers. Congressman Wilson made the following statement:"Blue Dog Democrats take great pride in their alleged fiscally responsible beliefs. They speak frequently about their commitment to a lean federal budget, and they have signs outside their congressional offices highlighting the size of the national debt. "Today, House Republicans are encouraging Blue Dog Democrats to put their words into action. Instead of simply talking about their desire to reform the congressional budget process, they now have a unique opportunity to actually tackle this critical challenge. "As our nation continues to pay for the massive reconstruction costs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, Congress must act immediately to reform the federal budget. House Republicans have led this effort by introducing legislation that will eliminate duplicative programs and reduce excessive government spending. The Deficit Reduction Act is a smart, commonsense proposal that will decrease the federal deficit and ensure that our children and grandchildren do not inherit a massive national debt. "After listening to Blue Dog Democrats publicly complain about federal spending, they should be thrilled to have an opportunity to vote on legislation that will reform our budget process and decrease the federal deficit. The American people need your support on this vital measure. As a famous singer once said ‘its time for a little less talk and a lot more action."