"It's because the Mayor and the Governor have cut $600 million from the transit system over two years."

As a result of additional collections, and growth in the state's economy, the Governor has cut taxes five times in four years.

The Governor would also cut 300 administrators from the Education Department.

The Governor is cutting government, which is something I don't think that she was anxious to do.

"That is all I have to say," the Governor cut him short.

Republicans have argued that the budget proposal will result in a surplus and that the Governor should cut taxes further.

More than five weeks after they first concurred that action was necessary, the Governor and lawmakers have cut nothing at all.

The Governor would also cut financial aid for poor students by 16 percent.

Rather than raise taxes, the Governor would cut back on full-day kindergarten and textbooks.

Very well, Governor, I'll cut right to the heart of the matter.