David Cameron Quotes

The Government has to stop borrowing as much money; if we don't, quite frankly New Zealand will be downgraded and interest rates will go up for all New Zealanders.

There is a very serious fiscal-policy question of, 'Are we running our overall fiscal policy such that we as a government can pay our bills?'

No pecuniary consideration is more urgent than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt. On none can delay be more injurious or an economy of time more valuable

I firmly believe that the U.S. has to honor its debt.

Ultimately, we can't just keep doubling our national debt every eight years. We have got to get that under control and not spend more than we bring in.

I'm still a fiscal conservative, and I'm inclined to pay down debt.

But I think the global economy will understand that the United States has the ability to meet its obligations. But it's not going to be able to do it over the long term if we can't control the growth of government.

We Hoosiers hold to some quaint notions. Some might say we 'cling' to them, though not out of fear or ignorance. We believe in paying our bills. We have kept our state in the black throughout the recent unpleasantness, while cutting rather than raising taxes, by practicing an old tribal ritual - we spend less money than we take in.

I've got a chart here that shows our debt-to-GDP ratio. And while we did run deficits in the past, we now number our debt in trillions rather than in billions. And I think that represents a long-term danger, especially to the, the American dream.

Leaders should not just talk about - but walk the walk of - fiscal conservatism.

I think that when we look out with our underfunded liabilities and our national debt over $14 trillion, I think if we are part of that movement to get our government spending under control, I think that would be a tremendous legacy to leave.

You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.

In the medium and long term. Spain is solvent and able to pay its high debts. In the short-term, we have the capacity to meet our obligations.

We have to reduce the burden placed on our economy by years of deficits and debt.

It's insane to try to balance the budget.

We need to get rid of the debt ceiling law. It's anachronistic and it's a problem.

If you don't get spending under control, eventually you're going to have a big tax increase.

I will work to restore fiscal responsibility to our country's budget and to provide for a more robust economy.

It is the policy of the federal government to use all resources at its disposal to make our financial system stronger.

As a fiscal conservative, I believe one of the most important roles the federal government can play in assuring that our economy remains strong is to keep our fiscal house in order.

Monetary discipline forces fiscal discipline on the politicians as well.

We have a spending problem, not a taxing problem. The less we spend, the more jobs we have the potential to create.

The best way for the Government to maintain its credit is to pay as it goes—not by resorting to loans, but by keeping out of debt.

A public debt is a kind of anchor in the storm; but if the anchor be too heavy for the vessel, she will be sunk by that very weight which was intended for her preservation.

Only when the budget has been balanced and a substantial amount set aside for debt retirement, should we consider tax reduction.