The debt ceiling fight is where we can make major spending changes and prevent the country from becoming Greece.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Last night, the Senate passed legislation, which prevents the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts for 99 percent of Americans.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Additionally, without this legislation, draconian cuts to our national defense will take place.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Finally, this legislation reverses the President’s decision to give Congress a pay raise.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Its unfortunate President refused to discuss spending cuts in this legislation. He will not have that luxury in upcoming debt limit debate.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Debt limit debate will be our best opportunity to get a handle on the out of control spending, which will bankrupt us if left unaddressed.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
I have repeatedly made it clear I will not vote to raise the debt ceiling unless we address why we are going further in debt.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
The time has come for the President to face up to the need to control federal spending and the growth of entitlements.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
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If we do not change course in our spending habits, the United States will become Greece.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013
Sounds good, but at the end of the day, Graham voted for a bill that raised taxes by $41 for every dollar in spending cuts. So, understandably, most tweeters weren’t in the mood to hear his tough talk:
https://twitter.com/BrammerE/status/286174723870691328
. @TGowdySC 2014! RT @whitneyneal: Watching Lindsey Graham try to explain away his vote. Just keep swimming. Just keep failing. #fiscalcliff
— @EyeOnFreedom (@EyeOnFreedom) January 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/fatdaddybulldog/status/286174510837809153
@GrahamBlog You and the other 88 deal-taker votes really made yourselves clear last night, didn't you? #lnyhbt
— Dread Pirate (@Leslie_H20) January 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/FishTaco_SC/status/286174388364120065
You caved to the Dems RT @GrahamBlog: Last night, the Senate passed legislation, which prevents the (cont) http://t.co/DV1WVtaj
— Michael L Jones (@Michael_L_Jones) January 1, 2013
@GrahamBlog but yet you voted for this bill
— Judy (@jwv52) January 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/MarineReconDad/status/286173612044599296
I'm a bit disconsolate at GOP Senators, who have for 3+ years NOT held the Pres. to account, telling me that now they will. (@GrahamBlog)
— Bob ن (@BobHicks_) January 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/alsjeep2003/status/286173429479141376
@GrahamBlog so why did you vote for a bill that doesn't address the reckless spending? #TCOT #Taxpayers #GOP
— gman949 (@gman949) January 1, 2013
@GrahamBlog I still say most of you acted cowardly, worried about your reelections. Should have stood up for what you know is right!
— Give Me Liberty (@lvinthedrm2013) January 1, 2013
@GrahamBlog you should have thought about that before you voted yes.
— Susan Reaney (@SSReaney) January 1, 2013
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