Mick Mulvaney actually said...

I don't believe it is possible. In fact, I know it is not possible to balance the budget solely using the discretionary portion of the budget.

Mulvaney emphasizes the need to address mandatory spending to balance the budget.

05/23/2017

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If you are on food stamps and you are able-bodied, we need you to go to work.

We believe in the social safety net. We absolutely do.

There is a dignity to work, and there's a necessity to work to help the country succeed.

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