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Subscribe to RSSWASHINGTON, DC -- During a roughly 30-minute speech at the National Press Club, Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann delivered a critique of the size of the federal government, and vowed to oppose any plan that would raise the debt ceiling -- promising she had the "titanium spine" to see her position through.
The speech came as the House was preparing to vote on a hotly debated bill plan designed by Speaker John Boehner, which would raise the debt limit in exchange for key cuts.
Bachmann said she opposes the legislation, but praised Boehner during her speech.
"Even today, as we are here gathered for this luncheon in this august room," Bachmann said, "we do not have a plan from the president. Now again, John Boehner has put forward a plan. I embrace those principles."
Reserving her criticism for President Obama, Bachmann took issue with the language of the president's primetime address Monday night. "The president called raising the debt limit the 'routine' thing that's done in Washington, DC. I'm here to say to all of you today that's the problem," Bachmann said.
Calling for a restructuring of the size and reach of the federal government, Bachmann challenged Obama to resolve the debt crisis by paying off the interest on the national debt. "It is non-negotiable that we maintain the full faith and credit of the United States of America," she said.
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If Bachmann really cares about anything she would be in Washington doing her job and participating in "government" since she is a representative. She has missed 45% of all votes since she has started her 24/7 campaign. Way to do your job Bachmann, perhaps hubby can pray away the Obama for ya!
the Republicans keep saying that President Obama does not have a plan on this debt issue well I be dam He don't have to . He ask for a debt ceiling increas and they are the ones that are requireing the extra cuts not him . he don't need a plan all he wants is a increase in the debt ceiling . The GOP give the increase to Reagan 18 Times clean with no demands and to Bush 2 5 times with no demands that 23 times without any demands do you see the pattern here ? It is ok to spend money if you are a Republican but you can't if you are a Democrat . The last three Republicans added to the National debt 12.2 trillion dollars and the congress said nothing .If this had been three Democrats it would have been an awlful shame and a disgrace but now they just blame it on President Obama and you know what you have people who actually believe it.
Someone with courage to stick to their principles... amazing. Wasn't sure those still existed. Principles or sticking with them - either one.