We're on the verge of a financial collapse unless we balance the budget, and that means some really, really tough decisions.

Commanders-in-chief make really tough decisions.

Now the tough decisions arrive.

Sometimes you have to make tough decisions to hold the line on spending.

He?s got a job to do. He?s got to make unpopular decisions. He?s got to make tough decisions. I?m not going to go in and cry over spilled milk. I?m not going to be a baby with the coach because he chooses to do something.

I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.