Ronald Reagan actually said...

It is pessimism based on past experience that over the years we've had seven to eight recessions since World War II.

Where would we draw the line if we say, 'Well, it's all right there'?

We are keeping the safety net, and yet, at the same time, we're making the savings that can bring back the economy.

When we took office, the cost of government was increasing 17 percent a year.