Rep. Murphy Issues Statement on Trump Budget

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., issued the following statement on President Trump's FY2018 budget proposal to Congress:

"President Trump's budget is both morally and fiscally irresponsible, using smoke and mirrors to make false claims about its real fiscal impact. It also makes us less safe, cutting critical anti-terrorism programs--which hurts cities like Orlando--and slashing State Department funding during a perilous time in the world.

"This budget especially punishes children and families, seniors in nursing homes, college students with debt, families that rely on Planned Parenthood for life-saving health care, communities that need better roads and bridges, and all of us who depend on clean air and water.

"Congress has the final authority over our nation's budget, and I plan to work with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to pass a bipartisan budget that keeps us safe, upholds our values, and puts us on a fiscally responsible path to prosperity for all."