Boswell releases statement on super committee impasse

Leonard Boswell

Des Moines, IA – Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) today released the following statement regarding reports the super committee has failed to reach an agreement:

“This is very disappointing – but not surprising – that the committee could not reach a deal. I originally did not support organizing such a group because I felt like this would likely be the outcome; however, I was optimistic the members would be able to aim high for a bigger, bolder target of 4 trillion in reductions in order to have a real effect on our massive deficit.

“The cuts will come but it is shameful that Congress cannot agree to set aside our differences to broker an agreement during a time when American families are facing tight budgets and making tough spending decisions themselves. There seems to be mass amnesia with how we found ourselves in this position today but that’s history. We all need to share the burden moving forward. ”