Political Quotes

“I have been watching the interesting debate for some time. Of course, it is interesting and there is a great deal involved. Fortunately, we are having a debate. However, it seems to me that much of it has been very complicated. Some have had charts and details. It occurs to me that basically it is a broader issue than that, one that frankly divides the two sides of the aisle. We have had deficits that are larger than they ought to be. They were brought about by events such as September 11 and Katrina and those kinds of things. Just like in your family and your business, you have to go back and do something about it. However, this is one of those decisions that defines the direction we want to take in this country. Choices are before us all the time. From time to time, we have hard decisions to make that are quite broad. I think those of us on this side of the aisle are interested in trying to have a strong economy, one that provides jobs and growth in the economy, and we are doing that. That is a good thing. I think at the same time we are looking for a Government that is smaller and less expensive and that spends less. To do that, of course, we want to have less taxes so the money can be invested in the economy and jobs can be created. That is precisely what we are seeking to do. The other point of view--I understand it, but I don't agree with it-- is that we need to basically spend more and, therefore, you need more taxes.…”