Erskine Bowles Quotations

Romney said that his tax reform proposal is 'very similar to the Simpson-Bowles plan.' How I wish it were.

And I believe in having an administration that has clearly defined goals, objectives and time lines such that it and its people can be held accountable.

It will be about which candidate, which of the two candidates remaining, is best suited to make a positive difference in the lives of North Carolina families, and I submit to each of you tonight that I am that candidate and Elizabeth Dole is not.

He was very clear when he decided there were three basic areas where felt there needed to be some change, ... First in the area of legal immigrants, second in the area of food stamps and third to give the governors some more flexibility.

Any staff who are found to be engaging in such conduct will be fired immediately. In addition, we have make clear to persons outside the White House that we will not tolerate such conduct.

You always have certain strengths and certain weaknesses, and you want to compensate for your weaknesses... I have a real duty to earn the trust of the faculty. I don't just deserve it. I have to earn it.

I believe in working in a bipartisan manner

I believe in cooperating for the common good

The US Debt is the single biggest threat I see to innovation in American business.

We live in a time today where we face fierce global competition.