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Fiscal policy

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George H.W. Bush
@georgehwbush· Republican · TX· Jun 9, 1992

A balanced budget amendment is the only way to force the Federal Government, both the Congress and the executive branch, to live within its means.

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George H.W. Bush
@georgehwbush· Republican · TX· Sep 24, 1991

And yes, we want to help people, but also we want to see that what we do is fiscally sound.

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George H.W. Bush
@georgehwbush· Republican · TX· Nov 19, 1989

The bill would increase the Federal budget deficit by up to $110 million in FY 1990 and $630 million over five years.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Oct 2, 1980

During fiscal year 1981, members may be paid a variable housing allowance as permitted by Section 4(c) of the Military Personnel and Compensation Amendments of 1980; a member shall be deemed to be living in a 'high housing cost area' whenever the estimated average monthly cost of housing, including utilities, appropriate for the member's grade, exceeds 115 percent of the amount of the basic allowance for quarters of that member.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Feb 4, 1980

This bill is a clear example of both unwise fiscal policy and unsound water policy.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Oct 4, 1978

Each bit of additional spending always looks small and unimportant against the total Federal budget.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Oct 4, 1978

I have a deep commitment to controlling unnecessary spending and also controlling inflation.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Oct 1, 1978

I herewith report 30 deferrals of fiscal year 1979 funds totalling $1,178.2 million.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 19, 1978

This budget places us on a path that will permit a balanced budget in the future.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 19, 1978

I'm proud of the '79 fiscal year budget and believe that in the future, we can do an even better job.

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Gerald Ford
@geraldford· Republican · MI· Oct 27, 1976

We can reduce taxes if we act responsibly in restraining the growth of Federal spending.

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