To remedy our governments spending problems, I introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution, Senate Joint Resolution 7 (S.J. Res. 7), in the 113th Congress that would have required the federal government to balance its budget each year. In addition, S.J. Res. 7 would have required a supermajority vote to increase taxes and the debt limit. I also cosponsored the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act (S. 43), which would have required any debt limit increase to include an equal amount of spending cuts. Families across Texas have to balance their budgets and make tough choices to live within their means; there is no reason Washington should operate differently. The American people want fiscal discipline, and the Balanced Budget Amendment and the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act would deliver it. Although S. J. Res. 7 and S. 43 were not enacted prior to the adjournment of the 113th Congress, and you may be certain that I will keep hardworking taxpayers in mind as I fight to curb excessive government spending in the 114th Congress. Secondly, as you may know, on November 20, 2014, President Obama issued a series of executive actions effectively granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. This unconstitutional use of executive authority will encourage more illegal immigration and undermine efforts to fix our broken immigration system in the future. By circumventing the legislative process, President Obama has sent the message that the United States will not enforce its own laws and will continue to allow the dangerous influx of criminal activity on our southern border. Congress must act swiftly to fight President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions. I have worked throughout my time in the Senate to develop a solution to our broken immigration system that guarantees the security of our borders, restores the rule of law, and ensures stability for future generations. I will continue to promote these policies, but I will oppose any bill that incentivizes illegal conduct and encourages further disrespect for our laws. Immigration reform is ultimately about securing our nation’s borders and improving our system for legal immigration, not about rewarding illegal actions. We are a proud nation of immigrants, and we are a nation of laws. If policymakers will agree that all immigrants must abide by the rule of law, then we can reach consensus on ways to improve the immigration system through legal legislative processes. I appreciate having the opportunity to represent the interests of Texans in the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me. Sincerely, JOHN CORNYN United States Senator
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:02:13 +0000
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