We do have the highest rate among our trading partners, the highest in the industrialized world.

Having record deficits and debt does have a negative impact on the economy.

I applaud some things in this budget. One is the fact that you are willing to take one small step and talk about the entitlement programs.

I do think that is what the American people want us to do.

if you could tell me whether you think already in terms of your supply chain and your various contractors that, if you see adjustments being made already in light of the fact that on January 1, 2013, the sequestration under current law…

Separately, lawmakers could adopt a version of the so-called dollar-for-dollar rule first proposed by Ohio Senator Rob Portman to address the 2011 debt ceiling.

They expect the president to come out swinging.

He's articulate, smart. He did a great job in 2008, his campaign. He was very good during that campaign as a debater.

Congress get its act together with regard to the Appropriations process.

The Nuclear Waste Fund which collects about $750 million bucks a year has a balance of $26 billion.

I hope that we'll listen to some of the recommendations which seem so sensible.