Washington Post: Cruz: ‘Clean’ debt ceiling hike would be ‘irresponsible’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) said Monday that it would be "irresponsible" for House Republican leaders to allow for a debt ceiling increase without "significant" progress toward reducing spending.
House GOP leaders are currently weighing what -- if anything -- to ask for in exchange for a debt ceiling hike. But many believe they'll wind up passing a "clean" hike -- with no additional elements.
"I think that's irresponsible," Cruz said after a speech at the Heritage Foundation. "I hope the House doesn't go down that road."
Cruz said Republicans and Democrats should come together to reduce the debt. He declined to prejudge whatever proposal comes from House GOP leaders but said its should be more than just a token concession.
