'Stop Increasing the Deficit'

Gary Johnson, former Republican governor of New Mexico and honorary chairman of the OUR America Initiative, is urging bipartisan support to fight deficit spending in Washington, D.C.

In a prepared statement, Johnson asks for "rational thinking and not politics as usual" regarding the sudden urgency in Washington to pass a wrongly drafted health care plan.

"There seems to be enormous pressure to resolve this matter quickly regardless of the ramifications. The proposed health care plan could have long-lasting detrimental consequences to our economic health," Johnson stated. "We don't need more of a deficit - we need less of one. I urge the Senate to take the time needed to seriously review these potential concerns and not rush to pass this faulty plan."

Johnson supports measures that encourage private sector management of health care involving free markets. The current health care system is in strong need of repair, and Johnson would like to see Congress develop plans that focus on affordability, portability, and control by the individual rather than government or an employer.

The OUR America Initiative is a national issue-based advocacy committee. Key issues include: Solving the Economic Crisis and Creating Jobs; Lowering the Federal Deficit; Civil Liberties; Fighting the War on Drugs; Immigration Policy; and Taxes.

Check out the Our America Initiative here.