Quotes by Al Hubbard

“The last thing in the world we need to do is raise taxes and retard economic growth.”

“Its coming from the American taxpayer.”

“The recovery will be paid for by the federal taxpayer and it will add to the deficit.”

“The president believes very strongly that this is going to have a major, major impact on economic growth and economic growth in the short run, which is so important to creating those jobs where people will come back to New Orleans, southern Mississippi and southern Alabama.”

“Were fortunate that the economy is very, very strong now. It will continue to be strong.”

“The president is totally committed to Social Security reform.”

“Despite the fact that gasoline prices have obviously fallen dramatically from where they peaked after (Hurricane) Katrina, they are still too high. He (Bush) is especially concerned about natural gas prices and the impact theyre going to have on peoples budgets this winter.”

“The timing is unclear. In terms of priorities for next year, thats up -- Im going to leave it up to him to share his priorities with the American people.”

“Poverty is a lagging indicator. It is sort of the last ratio that declines with an expanding economy.”

“The bottom line is, (Bush) truly believes, as we believe, that by leaving more money in peoples hands and allowing them to spend it, that has propelled the economy.”