In a statement to the press, President Obama on Friday warned Congress that he would not accept any action by lawmakers that would attempt to delay or weaken the scheduled cuts to defense and entitlements if the Super Committee doesn’t reach a deal by the end of this year.
The President also made clear that he will not accept any measure that attempts to turn off part of the sequester. The sequester was agreed to by both parties to ensure there was a meaningful enforcement mechanism to force a result from the Committee. Congress must not shirk its responsibilities. The American people deserve to have their leaders come together and make the tough choices necessary to live within our means, just as American families do every day in these tough economic times. The President urged the leaders to get this done.
