In May 2017, we outlined these three
pillars: respect for the fundamental and inalienable rights
of the human person, promotion of human development, and
defense of peace. Our Conference has long supported the goal
of reducing future unsustainable deficits that would harm all
citizens, especially those who are poor. However, a just
framework for sound fiscal policy cannot rely almost
exclusively on disproportionate cuts in essential services to
poor and vulnerable persons. Sharp increases in defense and immigration enforcement
spending, coupled with simultaneous and severe reductions to
non-defense discretionary spending, particularly to many
domestic and international programs that assist the most
vulnerable, are profoundly troubling. The House Budget
Committee's H. Con.
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