Balanced Quote by Steve Chabot

I support responsible spending, and balancing the budget, but this tax cut and the budget cuts of last month accomplish neither of these goals.

— Marty Meehan

A tax cut would most certainly be my first choice rather than an increase in federal spending. Those who advocate that fail to see…

— William E. Simon

I support tax revenue increases, including the top 2 percent, but only if accompanied by responsible spending limits. The key is balance.

— Kenneth Frazier

I won't support any budget, whether it's a Republican or a Democrat budget, that doesn't lead to balance.

— Rand Paul

If you don't get spending under control, eventually you're going to have a big tax increase.

— Pat Toomey

I cannot in good conscience vote in favor of tax cuts, irrespective of their size, or to which segment of the population they are…

— John McCain

I personally don't believe we ought to be raising taxes or cutting spending, either one, until we get this economy off the ground. I'll…

— William J. Clinton

We have to cut spending. We're - the thing is out of control.

— Tim Pawlenty

The budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies.

— Herbert Hoover

You've got to either say you're going to cut taxes and find some spending cuts. I think we ought to reform long-term entitlement spending…

— Anonymous

We often adhere to the myth that if you advocate for cutting spending, you're a Republican, and if you are willing to raise taxes,…

— Wes Moore

I think first of all, let me...let me repeat...let me repeat what I said. I'm not in favor of a $5 trillion tax cut.…

— Mitt Romney