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Some people call themselves fiscal conservatives; my wife says I'm just cheap.

While the deficit and debt are serious problems, I oppose solving these problems by raising taxes.

Remember, Republican economic policies quadrupled the debt before I took office and doubled it after I left. We simply can't afford to double-down on trickle-down.

My dad was fiscally conservative, and I was influenced by that. He didn't believe in spending more than you had because it gets you into trouble.

Fiscally I'm very conservative... others say that I'm socially moderate.

I came to Washington with a pledge to be a fiscally conservative.

Even with not having a balanced budget at this time, I support tax cuts. That will help limit spending.

I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.

I tend to be pretty conservative in the way I spend money.

I'm a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who believes you can fund lower taxes by borrowing more money.