The reform of government needs to continue.

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

The budget is tight, and that is exactly where we want it to be and where we need it to be.

The reform of government needs to continue.

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's a fine line in being too specific so you can't be too flexible, and being too vague in being specific and people not thinking it's meaningful.

There will be fiscal issues that are appropriate to discuss.