WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa
Murkowski today responded to President Barack Obama’s address intended to
address the nation’s spending and long-term debt.
“The President’s debt commission
submitted its report in December. Representative Ryan released his plan last
week. I’m glad that President Obama has joined the conversation about
America’s economic future, but his timing makes me question his motivation,”
said Murkowski. “If we’re going to tackle the problem, we need to be
working together towards a common goal – not merely reacting to political
opponents.”
“President Obama’s ‘solution’
consisted of four main ideas,” she added. “First, let’s spend more before we
make cuts. Second, cut the Pentagon’s budget – without getting into
specifics. Third, reap some saving from health care. Lastly, and most
thoroughly, he laid out a way to raise taxes on the highest earners. He wants
to win the future, but he’s going to lose America with this proposal.”
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