It will allow us to complete the interstate system, make most—the interstate repairs and strengthen and improve our bridges.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I would hate to see that happen.

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

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

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

I believe the budget should have three fundamental objectives.

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.

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

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.

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

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