As a government we're credible in saying that we can get to fiscal balance. We're a majority government now, as you know. We didn't make a plan that said we'd balance in 10 years or 8 years. We made a plan that will get us to balance within the term the Canadian people have seen fit to give us, and that adds to our credibility globally. As I say, our financial institutions are sound and our fiscal situation is sound. Our deficit reduction plan is modest in what it is seeking to do and is certainly capable of being accomplished.
On August 19th, 2011. See this statement in context.