    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 36 (Monday, September 10, 2007)]
    [Page 1178]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Senate Confirmation of James A. Nussle as Director of the
    Office of Management and Budget

    September 5, 2007

        I thank the Senate for its strong bipartisan vote confirming Jim
    Nussle as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
        Jim's confirmation comes at a critical time for our Nation's budget
    as Congress considers this year's annual spending bills. With less than
    a month until the new fiscal year begins, Congress has not sent any of
    the 12 appropriations bills to my desk. We must work together quickly to
    get the people's work done on time.
        Jim is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline and progrowth
    economic policies, and he will help lead efforts to balance the budget
    by 2012 by restraining Federal spending and keeping taxes low. And as
    OMB Director, he will work to provide transparency regarding Federal
    spending and earmarks, strong accountability in Government, and better
    results for taxpayers.
        I congratulate Jim and his family on today's confirmation and thank
    him for his continued service to our Nation.