How important a priority is reducing the federal deficit?
Explain. It is the most important priority of Congress. If we do not balance the budget, which has been out of control during the George Bush administration, our economy will collapse. We cannot continue to spend into oblivion by borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars each year to operate the federal government, which will have to be paid back by our children. Thomas Jefferson was right when he said that the U.S. government should limit its borrowing to what can be paid back by each generation. 13. Should the U.S. tax code be simplified? Is it fair? It should be simplified and it is not fair. I will work with both parties to reform our tax code to eliminate tax subsidies and loopholes for Big Oil companies and big corporations. 14. What should the future U.S. role in Iraq be? The answer depends on whether the oil-rich nations of the region are willing to pay for our continued military presence. 15. How long do you believe the U.S. occupation should continue? The war is over. We need
