Visclosky Statement on S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011

Congressman Pete Visclosky made the following statement today after voting against S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011. The measure passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 269 yeas to 161 nays.

“Given the massive deficit our country faces, this bill is abjectly inadequate. It defers decisions we should make today until tomorrow. At a time when our economy is again faltering, it eliminates vital investments in our economic infrastructure due to our inability to address long-term problems. It provides continued funding for two wars leaving the defense industrial complex untouched. It is unjust to the next generation by not taking action now to ensure the long term continued solvency of Social Security and Medicare.”

Visclosky’s full remarks on S. 365, which were submitted for the Congressional Record are available here.