"We can't sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness or exists solely because of the power of politicians, lobbyists or interest groups. W..."
"they're not going to accept amounts greater than $50,000."
"We are going to have to make sure that we are investing in roads, bridges, other infrastructure investments that lay the groundwork for long-term economic growth."
"You can't sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness or exist solely because of the power of politicians, lobbyists or interest groups. W..."
"They're not going to accept amounts greater than $50,000."
"I don't think that there's any question that we have a mandate to move the country in a new direction and not continue the same old practices that have gotten us in the fix that we're in."
"There are just going to be some programs that simply don't work and we've got to eliminate."
"I want this bill on my desk on January 20."
"That work starts today, because the truth is, we do not have a minute to waste. Right now, our economy is trapped in a vicious cycle."
"I want this on my desk on January 20. I mean, it sort of puts the Congress on notice. It shows that he's serious."
"That work starts today because the truth is we do not have a minute to waste. Right now, our economy is trapped in a vicious cycle."
"I don't want to get into numbers right now. Part of the task of this economic team behind me is to help to shape, the detail of that plan."
"Whether that's done through repeal or whether that's done because the Bush tax cuts are not renewed is something that my economic team will be providing me a recommendation on."
"Most experts now believe that we could lose millions of jobs next year."
"The economic crisis we face is no longer just an American crisis, it is a global crisis."
"We need a recovery plan for both Wall Street and Main Street."
"Today's announcement continues to build a team with the talent, commitment and experience to bring the change that we need to Washington."
"These accomplished individuals share our commitment to bringing people together to achieve results for the American people at this time of great national challenge."
