The way to balance the budget is for Congress to cut Social Security, move the retirement age to 70, cut defense, Medicare and veterans pensions, while the states cut almost everything else. It would be tough but we could do it.
Howard DeanPrison is an important part of life. We can't have violent people running around in the streets. (3 out of 4 federal prisoners are serving time for non-violent crimes.) Most competent and qualified kindergarden teachers can tell you who the 5 kids are in his or her class likely to wind up in prison 15 - 20 years from now.
Howard DeanThat's one of the things about the Tea Party people. They think corporations have too much influence in American life and they do.
Howard DeanLuckily, I'm a governor - so I get to tell you what I've already done not just what I'm going to do.
Howard Dean