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I served at a time when we had a strong economy, when we had deficits that we would die for today. I was able to propose a balanced budget, not over ten years, but over five years. I'm proud of that record.

What's really important to me is that we have fiscally responsible balanced budgets.

I am a small-government conservative who clings tenaciously and old-fashionedly to the idea that one ought to have balanced budgets.

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.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

Every budget I have ever prepared has been balanced.

In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility.

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

I was very fortunate that I saved my money and I still do.

I've been amazed at the degree to which Democrats, in particular, have expressed their enthusiasm for the president's manner with which he handled this budget.