"We cannot sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness, or exist solely because of the power of a politician, lobbyist, or interest group."
"These talented individuals build on the professional, dedicated and diverse team being assembled to lead the Obama-Biden Administration."
"This talented and dynamic individual brings diverse skills to the White House, and is ready to work hard in service to the American people at this defining moment in history."
"I believe that a nation's budget reflects its priorities."
"We will go through our federal budget -- page by page, line by line -- eliminating those programs we don't need, and insisting that those we do operate in a sensible cost-effective way."
"We must also restore the confidence of middle-class families that their government is on their side."
"I'm confident that we will rise to meet this challenge."
"In these challenging times, when we are facing both rising deficits and a sinking economy, budget reform is not an option. It is an imperative."
"It is a distinct honor to chair the committee that will organize the celebration of next year's historic inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden."
"Budget reform is not an option. It is an imperative."
"That is why I will ask my team to think anew and act anew to meet our new challenges."
"This isn't about big government or small government. It's about building a smarter government that focuses on what works."
"I am honored to have this hardworking and trusted advisor join my administration as we work to tackle serious challenges and bring the change that we need to Washington."
"If this is true and this was just a report this morning but if it's true, it is a prime example of the kind of waste that I intend to end as president."
"There is only one president at a time. That president is George W. Bush, and he will be president until I'm sworn in on January 20."
"But if it's true, it is a prime example of the kind of waste that I intend to end as president."
"There is only one president at a time. Given the extraordinary circumstances that we find ourselves in, however, I think it is very important for the American people to understand that we are putting ..."
"We are going to go through our federal budget, as I promised during the campaign, page by page, line by line, eliminating those programs we don't need."
