[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
[December 21, 2005]
[Page 1898]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation To Reduce Entitlement 
Spending
December 21, 2005

    The Senate vote to reduce entitlement spending is a victory for 
taxpayers, fiscal restraint, and responsible budgeting, and it will help 
keep us on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009. I applaud the 
Republicans in the House and Senate who supported the legislation. This 
will be the first time in nearly a decade that Congress has reduced 
entitlement spending. This strong bill demonstrates our commitment to 
funding our Nation's priorities and ensuring that taxpayer money is 
spent wisely.