I implore you to make your words count, not just orchestrate another spectacle for show. Washington's annual debt ceiling debate is a longstanding tradition, returning to the first such contention in 1917. Year after year, we witness the budget inflating and our national debt skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. As the Speaker of the House, you're in a position of power to influence both sides of the aisle. Implore our leaders to recognize that this course is fiscally untenable. History calls for us to act responsibly and chart a sustainable path for our nation's finances.