Near-term deficits are temporary and manageable if - and only if - we keep spending in check, the tax burden low and the economy growing.

There is no question we are having a difficult time rounding up the votes.

The reform of government needs to continue.

There will be fiscal issues that are appropriate to discuss.

I don't think anyone should pick a candidate for any office based solely on gender. That would be, I believe, a mistake.

Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you can actually accomplish it.

Near-term deficits are temporary and manageable if - and only if - we keep spending in check, the tax burden low and the economy growing.