It's a budget that reduces and eliminates redundancy.
The strategy has three pillars. We will insist on a budget that limits the -- and tames the spending appetite of the federal government.
The first pillar of sound economic policy is spending restraint.
The important question that needs to be asked for all constituencies is whether or not the programs achieve a certain result.
It's a budget that focuses on results. Taxpayers in America don't want us spending our money onto something that's not achieving results.
I fully understand that sometimes it's hard to eliminate a program that sounds good.
the Social Security trust fund will 'go bust' in their lifetime, and not to listen to his opponents who say he's exaggerating the problem.
You're doing a superb job. You are a strong secretary of defense. And our nation owes you a debt of gratitude.
America's influence is considerable, and we will use it confidently in freedom's cause.
I earned capital in the campaign, political capital. And now I intend to spend it.
It's up to the president, to tackle the tough issues, you, that's why the people elected me.