As a taxpayer, I want to assure you that Republicans are doing everything we can to reduce wasteful spending.

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in the majority.

If there is wasteful spending, I will not support it.

Make no mistake: I will work with both Democrats and Republicans to cut wasteful spending and reduce our debt in a balanced, responsible way.

But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply for the benefit of political gain.

It's wasteful spending like this that not only forces tax increases and cuts in vital services... but also really make you wonder: who is City Hall looking out for?