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Paul Ryan CBS Face the Nation 02/20/11 VIDEO

Earlier today, Rep. Paul Ryan joined CBS' Face the Nation to discuss House Republicans' continued efforts to cut government spending and help spur economic growth and job creation. Speaking from his hometown of Janesville, Wisconsin, Ryan addressed the need for honest leadership at all levels of government, putting an end to empty promises and fiscal recklessness: "These governors are telling people the truth; we need to do the same thing in Washington... We have to tell the truth and fix these problems." Ryan, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, affirmed the House Republicans' commitment to lead where the President failed with a spring budget that will address the drivers of the debt and chart a path to prosperity.

On Spending Cuts:

"We're not looking at rubber stamping these really high, elevated spending levels. Congress increased spending by 24% on domestic discretionary programs two years ago - 84% when you include the stimulus, and now they want to keep that status quo locked in place. We want real spending cuts. We don't want to accept these extremely high levels of spending."

On Wisconsin:

"All levels of government have been making empty promises. These governors are telling people the truth; we need to do the same thing in Washington. We can't keep borrowing, we can't keep spending and making empty promises to people. We have to tell the truth and fix these problems. The sooner we act, the better off everybody is going to be."

On Democrats' Efforts to Cling to Failed Spending Spree:

"This is the same economic methodology that was used to say that if we passed the stimulus bill we would keep unemployment from hitting 8%. Well it went up to about 10%. These high deficits today mean high tax increases and interest rate increases tomorrow. High deficits, uncontrolled debt mean job creation goes away today. If you actually get this deficit and debt under control, you can help jobs today. Our goal is to cut spending and grow the economy, and get prosperity in a lasting way back in place in America. Taxing, borrowing, and spending didn't work and it won't work."

On the President's Disappointing Budget:

"Presidents are elected to lead. This President has punted on these issues. He seems to be complicit in this out of control debt because that is what his budget produces. We are going to offer the country a different vision: one of a debt-free nation, one of economic growth and prosperity today by having government live within its means, by getting these programs under control."

VIDEO, IMAGE and TEXT CREDIT: HouseBudgetCommittee