Aderholt Statement on the Continuing Resolution + Troop funding for FY12

Contact: Brian Rell

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today issued the following statement regarding the need for a Continuing Resolution to avert a government shutdown.

“This one week Continuing Resolution is a necessary step in getting our Nation’s fiscal house in order.

“The other chamber and the White House have refused to engage in serious spending reductions. Instead of passing a sensible spending plan that demonstrates acceptance of the financial reality that we cannot fund everything, the other body instead would rather fund nothing thereby allowing the government to shut down.

“Instead of providing solutions, some in Washington instead insult and belittle those who want to rein in government spending in a reasonable way.

“There are some that deride the Tea Party. Let me tell you that calling someone a “Tea Partier” is not an insult – it is an honor. To me it means that you are not willing to accept spending in Washington as it was, it means that you are not willing to accept the status-quo and say one thing during the campaign season but not make the tough choices when legislating, it means that you do not believe that we can spend our way to prosperity and job creation.

“So, absent a plan from the other body, we have no choice but to press forward with this bill, further reduce spending, and ensure our brave military men and women have the tools and resources they need to keep our Nation safe.”