Quote by Barack Obama

In order to reduce the deficit, there has to be revenue in addition to cuts.

— Jim Lehrer

The way to reduce the deficit is to create jobs and work opportunities so that people will have money with which to pay taxes.

— Danny K. Davis

Well, I think what we need to remember is that budget deficits can impede economic activity.

— Anonymous

The federal budget deficit isn't the nation's major economic problem and deficit reduction shouldn't be our major goal. Our problem is lack of good…

— Robert Reich

Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics.

— George Osborne

Weve got to make sure we reduce our deficit. Unfortunately Governor Romneys plan doesnt do it.

— Barack Obama

The [budget] deficit isn't the immediate problem for most people, the weak economy is.

— Cynthia Tucker

The best way to deal with the deficit is through economic growth.

— Tim Kaine

When the economy is growing, there's a lot that can be done to deal with the deficit.

— Henry Paulson

The single greatest force for deficit reduction is a growing economy.

— Kevin Brady

Governments don't reduce deficits by raising taxes on the people; governments reduce deficits by controlling spending and stimulating new wealth.

— Ronald Reagan

I know economists will say well, we could run a small deficit but the problem is that once you cross that line as we…

— Stephen Harper