Mick Mulvaney actually said...

My commitment, if you confirm me, is to the President of the United States.

I believe that was part of the proposal that the House made in order to give the States the incentive necessary to reform.

I think if we would be perfectly candid with each other, the best way for us to reduce the size of the deficit is to grow the economy.

The number one priority of the United States Federal Government is to defend the Nation.