Mitch - ""After years of overspending by both parties, its time to make tough choices, just as any family does when times are tough, even among very good things. We have to cut even from programs that are good, as difficult as it is, recognizing that the values we are fighting for in this debate are more fundamental than the survival of any one program. We need to face that fact that we dont have the money. It is not an American value to borrow from others to pay for programs we dont need and cant afford. And it is not an American value to put off tough decisions because you refuse to say no to things you want. If theres any good news in this debate, its that were finally beginning to talk about how much to cut in this town instead of how much to spend. But were going to need more people to join the fight. Well need Democrats to join us. Above all, we need a President who gets it." "
In other words, "I promise continue my General Blather."