Now,many leaders agree it is time for them to start backing off from stimulus spending, and get their debts and deficits under control.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

We can't keep shifting a growing burden to future generations. With each passing year, health care costs consume a larger share of our nation's spending, and contribute to yawning deficits that we cannot control,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.13