MICHELE BACHMANN: Why I Called for a Tea Party Caucus

By Michele Bachmann

Published May 07, 2015

George Washington once said, “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.”

Sadly, it seems today that the Constitution is no longer at the forefront guiding Congress if the reckless runaway spending, expansive government overreach, and excessive amounts of debt we have piled on our future generations are any indication.

I called for a Tea Party Caucus to bring members’ attention to the cries of everyday Americans who are asking for a return to the fundamental principles contained within our nation’s greatest document, the Constitution.

Americans from all locations and backgrounds have united through Tea Parties to spread the timeless messages of fiscal responsibility and limited government.

And I have talked to many people who felt discouraged because no one in Washington, D.C. seemed willing to listen. This caucus will change that sentiment and ensure the voices of the people are carried through the halls of Congress.

Republican Michele Bachmann represents Minnesota's 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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