I am proposing a balanced budget and at this point, I am proposing no rate increases. I am proposing the effective tax rate.

I'm for a balanced budget now.

A good part of the rate increases we're seeing can be attributed to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. I think it's safe to say everyone's cost has gone up.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

I would submit a balanced budget if elected president, and it would be painful.

In my political career, I'd like to see a constitutional balanced budget amendment.