M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Presidential Inauguration
DA: Monday, January 21, 2013
Sen. Chuck Grassley today attended the inauguration of President Barack Obama to a second term in office and made the following comment. This afternoon on Capitol Hill, Sen. Grassley is hosting a reception for Iowans along with Sen. Tom Harkin and Reps. Tom Latham, Dave Loebsack, Steve King, and Bruce Braley in honor of the 57th presidential inauguration.
"Inauguration is a reminder of the strength of the 225-year history of our democracy, that we're again marking a peaceful transition, by evolution instead of revolution. I share the electorate’s hope that America’s economic recovery will gain strength and that Washington will stay focused on creating an environment for economic activity and job creation. It would be irresponsible for Washington to dig a deeper hole of deficits and debt, which are at record levels, and if Washington fails to focus on fiscal responsibility, damage will be done to the opportunities we leave our children and grandchildren. I hope the President is willing to work with Congress, and I hope the leadership of the Senate will step up to its responsibilities and take action on a budget and framing priorities, which it has neglected for what will be four years this spring, in addition to other issues for a growing economy.”
