By East Arizona News |
Nov 30, 2023
U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the nation's debt crisis. In his remarks, Rep. Schweikert highlighted the fact that every dime that Members of Congress vote on is now borrowed money, with spending on interest projected to exceed $1 trillion in Fiscal Year 2024, making it the second largest expense in the government.Rep. Schweikert urged his colleagues to confront the truth about the country's fiscal challenges rather than ignoring them. He stated, "The math will win. The math is the...