Rep. Michael Grimm Votes Against Raising the Debt Ceiling Without Significant Spending Cuts

Statement

Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY ) issued the following statement:

"Today, I joined my House Republican colleagues in successfully voting down a bill to unconditionally raise the debt ceiling. There's no question that a failure to raise the debt limit and defaulting on our obligations could have detrimental consequences. However, it would be even more irresponsible to raise the limit on our nation's maxed-out credit card without also putting an end to the reckless spending. We cannot allow America to continue down this road to ruin by spending money we don't have. The out-of-control spending has got to stop.

I made a promise to my constituents that I would vote to cut spending, reduce the deficit, and get our economy back on track. In honoring that promise, I will only support a debt ceiling increase if it is paired with the deep and significant spending cuts that are necessary to turn our country around and systemic reforms to stop the addiction this government has to spending. The hard-working families in Staten Island and Brooklyn have tightened their belts as far as they can and now the Congress needs to follow their lead."

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