"If we can achieve this goal, the economic benefits are vast."
"The question we ask today is not whether government is too big or too small but whether it works. And where the answer is no, programs will end."
"But the targets will be the same. So the emission targets will be as aggressive."
"However, that has in some ways blurred the distinction of the independence between the administration, the executive branch, and the Federal Reserve and its unique independent role."
"We are going to make two big fiscal policy decisions just this summer, talked about cap-and-trade briefly and then health care legislation."
"the Fed's political independence is critical--it is critical and essential for safeguarding its commitment to price stability."
"Are you concerned about these levels of deficits and debt? And is this a sustainable and prudent fiscal policy course?"
"Is it a good idea from a fiscal standpoint to increase that by another 1.2, 1.3 trillion over the next 10 years?"
"The bill that is moving to the floor that is already out of the Commerce Committee on cap-and-trade auctions off 88 percent of the permits."
"But if you don't get control of the cost of health care, then the fiscal issues are very serious."
"What is the exit strategy of the Fed? And what kind of confidence do you have that you will be able to wind all this down when the moment comes?"