Graves, Broun vote against debt limit bill

WASHINGTON - The two men who represent northeast Georgia in Congress voted against the debt limit bill that easily passed the House Monday night.

Ninth District Rep. Tom Graves and the Tenth District's Paul Broun were among 66 Republican casting no votes as the legislation passed 269-161.

"America's call for sweeping change last November set the stage for this great debate over our debt burden," Rep. Graves said. "Washington has pushed its recklessness to the limit and violated the trust of the American people for far too long. A debt of $14 trillion isn't an indictment; it's a conviction."

Graves went on to say "In exchange for giving President Obama the largest debt limit increase in United States history, the American people receive only $10 billion in savings over the next two years. The bill does seek out deeper spending cuts in the future, but if we're to learn anything from history, that promise is bound to be broken. The fact is, by the end of next year our national debt will be near $17 trillion and will remain a serious threat to our economy."

Broun said "In ten years, I truly believe that our national debt will be significantly higher than it is today, and that we will have left a legacy of irresponsibility for our children and grandchildren to inherit. That is why I could not vote to raise the debt ceiling today."

Broun added "I am deeply disappointed that this bill does not address the root of our fiscal problems

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