We can't sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness or exists solely because of the power of politicians, lobbyists or interest groups. We simply can't afford it.

they're not going to accept amounts greater than $50,000.

We are going to have to make sure that we are investing in roads, bridges, other infrastructure investments that lay the groundwork for long-term economic growth.

They're not going to accept amounts greater than $50,000.

This talented and dynamic individual brings diverse skills to the White House, and is ready to work hard in service to the American people at this defining moment in history.

We cannot sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness, or exist solely because of the power of a politician, lobbyist, or interest group.

Just because a program, a special interest tax break or corporate subsidy is tucked into this year's budget, does not mean it should survive the next.

We will go through our federal budget -- page by page, line by line -- eliminating those programs we don't need, and insisting that those we do operate in a sensible cost-effective way.

I am honored to have this hardworking and trusted advisor join my administration as we work to tackle serious challenges and bring the change that we need to Washington.

I'm confident that we will rise to meet this challenge.

I believe that a nation's budget reflects its priorities.