On the recordMarch 7, 2016
The fiscal year 2017 President's budget puts forward the building blocks of a social compact for the 21st century and creates the conditions for sustained economic growth.
Said by
Jacob J. Lew
Source
congress.govJacob J. Lew: “The fiscal year 2017 President's budget puts forward the building blocks of a social compact for the 21st century and…”
Editor's note · Context
Describes the budget as foundational for future economic growth.
Share
More from Jacob J. Lew
Feb 10, 2016
It is critically important for the peace of the world and the United States that Iran not get nuclear weapons.
Feb 10, 2016
The real goal is not to restructure the debt. The real goal is to get back to economic growth.
Mar 21, 2016
The decision has never been made by the only people who can make the decision--that is the President of the United States on the advice of the Treasury Secretary--what to do.
Mar 7, 2016
The budget also makes critical investments in our domestic and national security priorities while adhering to the bipartisan budget agreement signed into law last fall.