Corker Named a "Fiscal Hero" by Campaign to Fix the Debt

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U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) this week was named a "Fiscal Hero" by the Campaign to Fix the Debt for his work during the 114th Congress to improve our nation's fiscal future and address the core drivers of the national debt.

"The greatest threat to our national security today is our inability to deal with our fiscal issues," said Corker. "We are $19 trillion in debt, and yet we continue to spend more money than we bring in. I will continue to fight for policies that will put our nation on a path to fiscal solvency so we can ensure our country's greatness for generations to come."

"Fiscal Heroes" have distinguished themselves by taking fiscally responsible votes, participating in fiscally focused events, pushing their party leaders to make debt a priority, leading bipartisan efforts to work through policy options to fix the debt, delivering floor speeches to raise awareness about the issue, advocating to keep tough choices on the table, and introducing legislation to improve the nation's fiscal position.

"Sen. Corker has worked through a variety of channels to draw attention and find solutions to the nation's fiscal challenges," said Maya MacGuineas, Head of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. "While many lawmakers have chosen to bury their heads when it comes to these issues, Sen. Corker has shown courage and leadership and has been willing to stand up for what is right for the country - even when it's not easy to do so."

"The longer we wait, the more severe and difficult the choices will be to fix the debt," MacGuineas continued. "Yet very few Members of Congress take this problem seriously. Those who do, like Sen. Corker, deserve our thanks and praise."

The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a nonpartisan movement to put America on a better fiscal and economic path.

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