Section 4 of the 14th Amendment states in part "The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned."
As the President, you have the responsibility to protect us against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Gambling with our economy, which has already led to an INCREASE in our debt (2011,) may be a good political move for republicans, but it's bad for our economy. We cannot afford another last second deal that will lead to another downgrade. Worst yet, defaulting would be catastrophic to our economy for generations to come.
You must act now, not wait. The 14th amendment is your legal tool to protect us. No more playing chicken!