Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker press conference VIDEO

Amid protests over the state's budget dispute, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker held a press conference 02/18/11, stating that "like nearly every state across the country, we don't have any more money."

Walker also said Wisconsin has been broke for years, and that the previous governor "delayed the pain" of making tough decisions with federal stimulus money. Walker Calls Democrat Legislators Back Into State, Madison–Today Governor Walker released the following statement:

Out of respect for the institution of the Legislature and the democratic process, I am calling on Senate Democrats to show up to work today, debate legislation and cast their vote. Their actions by leaving the state and hiding from voting are disrespectful to the hundreds of thousands of public employees who showed up to work today and the millions of taxpayers they represent.

press conference 02/17/11

VIDEO CREDIT: FoxNewsInsider

TEXT CREDIT: Office of Governor Scott Walker 115 East Capitol Madison WI 53702 Phone (608) 266-1212 Email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov

IMAGE CREDIT: Governor Scott Walker