Statement by Senator Mark Pryor on the President's Proposed Budget

Statement

As a nation, we have many priorities but only limited resources. We have been binging and dieting to meet these needs, but neither plan works. Families in Arkansas know what works. We use restraint every day in spending decisions; the government must do the same. Ultimately, this will require shared sacrifice from every American, not just on the backs of rural America. Quite frankly, we have no choice if we are to remain a competitive nation.

The President's budget signals some strong investments in infrastructure and 21st century education, but it must go further to reduce spending. I stand ready to make tough decisions to eliminate waste and cut spending. Everything must be on the table, and I'm working with a bipartisan group of senators to address this difficult task. I look forward to working with the President and my Senate colleagues to improve our economy, reduce spending and reform our tax code, which will put us on a more secure path for the future.

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