I want you to think about it, because the big debate is, what are we going to do with the surplus?

The prudent course of action in the face of these uncertainties is to avoid making financial commitments that will be very difficult to reverse.

I believe that we can keep this economy going better if we get people to invest in the areas that have felt none of our recovery.

It would mean lower interest rates, more business investments, more jobs, higher wages, lower car payments, lower house payments, lower credit card payments, lower student loan payments.

Set aside most of the surplus for Social Security and Medicare.

America must decide how best to use the fruits of our hard work.

Tax cuts that size quite simply are bad economic policy.

By working with African nations to build their economies, strengthen democratic government, and increase opportunities for all the people of Africa, we will help build strong, capable partners.

I think that we have shown by results that our Third Way is the right way for America, for our economy, and for our society.

We can have a tax cut, but we ought to do it in the right way for the right reasons.

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow—that's what to do about the surplus.

I want to use the bulk of the surplus to save Social Security.

I urge Congress to seize this opportunity by passing the African growth and opportunity act.

I'm not against a tax cut.

Every responsible analyst of Medicare says there are just so many people drawing and so few people paying in.

This is not about dollars; this is about people.

There's no partisan difference on this in the business community.

There is money to be made out there.