Cole: Budget Agreement Is a Good Start

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the voting in favor of the Budget Control Act:

"While this agreement doesn't have everything we would have liked, there is no question that it adheres to the conservative principles we have maintained throughout this debate. We promised the American people that we would not allow a debt ceiling increase without corresponding spending cuts, that we would not allow tax hikes, and that we would advance a Balanced Budget Amendment. We have achieved all of these objectives.

"This bill is less than ideal, but is a responsible solution to the default crisis and a promising start toward changing the culture in Washington and getting the debt under control."