In Charleston, we have gotten it right. Year after year, we have passed a balanced budget. It is the fiscally responsible way to manage government.
In Washington, the national debt keeps climbing. It cannot continue. If we continue to allow this debt to rise at current rates, we will place our children in an unmanageable position.
This Web site contains a national debt clock. I hope the appearance of this stunning visual helps you understand why I don’t want my children, Michael and Maggie, to live under a debt that limits their opportunities and dreams.