Let me answer that question in two ways. I've been around government for more of my life than I was out of it; I guess that's the way to put it. I've seen programs come and go. I've seen budget increases and I've seen budget reductions. Every time I looked at our budget, I noticed we had an infusion that exceeded what we lost. Yes, we have to make choices. Everybody has to make choices.
On October 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.