美国总统电台演说 2009-04-18

　　So today, we simply cannot afford to perpetuate a system in Washington where politicians and bureaucrats make decisions behind closed doors, with little accountability for the consequences; where billions are squandered on programs that have outlived their usefulness, or exist solely because of the power of a lobbyist or interest group; and where outdated technology and information systems undermine efficiency, threaten our security, and fail to serve an engaged citizenry.

　　If we"re to going to rebuild our economy on a solid foundation, we need to change the way we do business in Washington. We need to restore the American people"s confidence in their government – that it is on their side, spending their money wisely, to meet their families" needs.

　　That starts with the painstaking work of examining every program, every entitlement, every dollar of government spending and asking ourselves: Is this program really essential? Are taxpayers getting their money"s worth? Can we accomplish our goals more efficiently or effectively some other way?

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