Dennis Hastert Mean Quotations

There are some people who would have it politically convenient to have a recession because that means they would have a political advantage. We are not going to let that happen, ... By moving that tax cut early and having it in time to kick this economy up and get it going, we are not going to let that happen.

Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.

provides for common sense tax relief in the future. We have the largest surplus in history, which means the taxpayers are being overcharged.

For every dollar we spend on this means a dollar that's going to take a little bit longer to balance the budget,