On Newsmax TV's “Rob Schmidt Tonight” on Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he would like to see a major reconciliation bill on the border, taxes and energy if it includes raising the debt ceiling. He said he had no intention of voting in favor of the . .
Paul began by saying that Republicans are united in preserving tax cuts and expanding drilling.
He added: [have] This bill's increase in the debt ceiling could divide us. So if there was an attempt to raise the debt ceiling, I would not vote for it. The reason is that I don't vote for spending. I have voted against spending increases every time. I voted for a balanced budget. Introduced a balanced budget. It is the pro-spending Democrats and the big government Republicans who should be ashamed, or should take part in a day of shame and vote to raise the debt ceiling. This is the method that has always been used since ancient times. Conservatives have never voted to raise the debt ceiling because they have never voted for spending. It's not our responsibility. It is the people who vote in favor of spending and vote in favor of borrowing. So, hopefully, they'll exclude it from the reconciliation bill. I think that way we can remain united enough to pass the bill. ”
Later in the segment, Paul said he hoped spending cuts would be part of the package.
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