Fiscal Policy Quotes

“The idea that we can just keep spending and borrowing is not sustainable.”

“What a government does with tax money is as important as how much it takes.”

“Federal spending is out of control and has been for a long time.”

“The debt is a symptom of a larger problem, and that is a government that is too big, too intrusive, too costly, and too inefficient.”

“We must get our fiscal house in order. We have to start living within our means.”

“We can't just print money.”

“Fiscal discipline is not just about cutting spending; it's about being smart with our resources.”

“Thanks, but no thanks on that bridge to nowhere.”

“Reducing taxes and shrinking government is the right thing to do.”

“The single most important thing we can do to get our economy back on track is to cut spending and reduce the size of government.”

“We face a choice between a future of ever-rising debt, slow growth, and painful austerity, or a future of fiscal responsibility, strong growth, and shared prosperity.”

“I have always been a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget.”

“The single most important thing we can do for our country is to get our fiscal house in order.”

“Fiscal discipline is not a Democratic or a Republican issue; it's an American issue.”

“Fiscal discipline is not an end in itself, but a means to creating a better environment for job creation and prosperity for all.”

“Having a rainy day fund that is substantial is an indication of a state that is fiscally sound.”

“Taxes are too high, and government spends too much.”

“A balanced budget is the foundation of a sound economy.”

“The purpose of a tax system is to collect revenue, not to run the economy.”

“You can't have a war on terror if you're not going to pay for it.”