61. And last week he used the weapon for the first time, striking three items from the balanced budget and tax-cut package. 62. And surge in rates on short-maturity securities could cost the Treasury more money, lengthening the path to a balanced budget. 63. And I believe if we do that, we can then create a dialogue that can lead to a balanced budget. 64. And many others like welfare, crime and balanced budgets have been co-opted by Clinton. 65. And many of the voters at the meeting were skeptical that Congress could achieve a balanced budget without taking the cleaver to a huge program like Medicare. 66. And the International Monetary Fund is conditioned to making a balanced budget Job One. 67. And the balanced budget agreement in Washington helps ease fears. 68. And now the House of Representatives and Senate Republicans have produced their versions of a balanced budget, complete with timetables and dollar targets. 69. And of course we imposed a balanced budget amendment, term limits and a line-item veto, each of which is commanded in Deuteronomy. 70. And President Clinton was quick to take credit for the low interest rates and a balanced budget that have contributed to the healthy economy. |