THE PETITION FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY DECLARE THE FOLLOWING: AS CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, WE ARE OUTRAGED BY THE RECKLESS SPENDING OF THIS CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION. IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES AS THE PRESIDENT CALLS UPON AVERAGE AMERICANS TO TIGHTEN THEIR BELTS WE ARE CALLING FOR BOTH THIS ADMINISTRATION AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DO THE SAME. IT IS TIME FOR OUR ELECTED LEADERS TO CONDUCT THE COUNTRYS' FINANCIAL AFFAIRS LIKE THEY EXPECT US TO MANAGE OUR HOUSEHOLDS. THEREFORE, WE DEMAND THAT GOVERNMENT SPENDING NOT EXCEED REVENUES, AND TAXES NOT BE RAISED.