We are still spending over $80 million a year on literacy programs, we are still investing in affordable housing, and we're investing in the homeless initiatives. What we are doing is spending the money wisely on programs that deliver real results for the people who need it: for the homeless, the illiterate, and for those who need social housing. These are the people we are focusing on. We are going to help them, but we are not going to help others who aren't contributing to easing the burden that those vulnerable people are carrying.
On October 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.