WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today released the following statement regarding the budget deal reached this week:
“Utah balances its budget every year, and while it may not be in fashion in Washington, we still care deeply about fiscal responsibility. The federal government, however, has followed a very different course, and our national debt now totals over $22 trillion.
“When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Utah I would oppose irresponsible spending that adds to our national debt and burdens future generations. This deal unfortunately perpetuates fiscal recklessness by adding another $2 trillion to the debt, and I cannot support it.
“We must repair our fiscal foundation and set a course to a balanced budget now so that we avoid a future debt crisis that would pose grave hardships for our children and grandchildren.”