This bill was possible because of the contributions of so many Senators and Congressmen.

Common sense tells us that it will cost a lot less to keep the system we have in good repair than to let it disintegrate and have to start over from scratch.

Our voluntary military... has an intelligence level that is higher than in any army in our past history.

I think that’s going to have to be more of that, I will agree.

If we're going to put those young men out there, they're entitled to have every technological aid that can ensure that they can do the job.

The real answer to the deficit is recovery of the economy.

The Federal budget must not become a roadblock on the path to long-term economic recovery.

First of all, I don't think the economy is deteriorating further.

We're facing very big deficits unless we take action, and we will take action.

I think that a summit is something that requires some planning.

I believe the budget should have three fundamental objectives.

The deferrals affect programs in the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, and Interior.

I think that all the indicators are there to indicate that the economy is getting better, not getting worse.

Tax cuts that we put into place were supposed to, and have, helped stimulate savings.

I would hate to see that happen.

Well, we're calling back Mr. Habib from his vacation.

I herewith report four deferrals totaling $38,897,952.

Let them submit to us the things that they have proposed.