Near-term deficits are temporary and manageable if - and only if - we keep spending in check, the tax burden low and the economy growing. Jim Nussle More Quotes by Jim Nussle More Quotes From Jim Nussle I don't think anyone should pick a candidate for any office based solely on gender. That would be, I believe, a mistake. Jim Nussle mistake believe thinking The budget is tight, and that is exactly where we want it to be and where we need it to be. Jim Nussle budgets want needs There is no question we are having a difficult time rounding up the votes. Jim Nussle difficult-times difficult vote There will be fiscal issues that are appropriate to discuss. Jim Nussle appropriate issues There's a fine line in being too specific so you can't be too flexible, and being too vague in being specific and people not thinking it's meaningful. Jim Nussle meaningful people thinking The reform of government needs to continue. Jim Nussle reform government needs Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you can actually accomplish it. Jim Nussle accountability government people I am pleased with the direction we are moving in. Jim Nussle direction am i-am moving This unchecked spending is growing faster than our economy, faster than inflation, and far beyond our means to sustain it. Jim Nussle beyond far inflation economy