34 Quotes by Brian Riedl

Those who are advocates of anti-poverty programs, social programs, education, have their programs threatened by runaway entitlements. There won't be room for both.

Why do they need special treatment to get a grant?

There is no shortage of candidates for elimination. There is only the shortage of political will to make the difficult decisions.

What that means is those costs are being passed down to our children - with interest.

Even small-government conservatives believe Washington should prioritize defense, safety and security, and therefore see rescuing New Orleans as a top government priority.

Director Portman will be inheriting the most dire long-term fiscal outlook we've ever had. The first baby boomers retire in 18 months, and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid costs are set to explode. On top of that, he'll be dealing with a Congress that's absolutely addicted to runaway spending and pork!

Congress continues to resist cutting even one program.

Earmarks could be worthy or not, but we still consider it corrupting because lawmakers are deciding who gets a grant.

dump the largest debt in world history into the laps of the next generation. Within a decade, tax increases would need to reach $7,000 per household (a 37 percent tax hike) just to balance the budget.