Deficit Quotes

“The best way to reduce the deficit is through economic growth.”

“Persistent government deficits are inflationary because they are ultimately monetized.”

“I've been a deficit hawk from day one.”

“You can't get rid of the deficit by raising taxes. It's like trying to fill a bathtub with a thimble while the drain is open.”

“The single most important thing we can do to reduce the long-term deficit is to get a grip on rising health-care costs.”

“We need to get the economy growing again to get the deficit down.”