We think this is a very restrained budget.

Most of them probably need an infusion of cash. There is a sense of urgency.

We are shocked, stunned and saddened by this news.

Nowadays, it's the kids who have the power. When they don't do the work and get lower grades, they scream and yell. Parents side with the kids who pressure teachers to lower standards.

We think we will again need a $50 billion bridge (for '07), so we are identifying that. It is a bridge. It is not meant to be an estimate of what the '07 fiscal year costs will be. ... That will be determined by events on the ground.

We will include in the budget submission an estimated 70 billion dollars. The actual figure, when we finalize, may be slightly higher or slightly lower than that.