As the U.S. national debt reached $33 trillion for the first time in history, Mike Pence issued the following statement:
“For decades, politicians in both parties have sat back and done nothing as our national debt has spun out of control. America needs courageous leadership to tackle the debt and spending crises facing our nation. As President, I won’t be afraid to get our nation’s fiscal house in order by addressing the root causes driving federal spending—entitlements.”