And the big debate is going to be what to do with it. I believe that once we set priorities and fund them, we ought to remember who pays the bills in the first place. This surplus is not the government's money. And I believe we ought to listen to the people of America and share that money with the people who pay the bills. And there's compelling reasons to do so at this point in our history.
Energy bills are high, and it's beginning to affect the pocketbooks of a lot of working people.
And we've got to worry about people being able to handle their own consumer debt. The energy crisis, coupled with consumer debt, may make it hard for a lot of the working people to meet their needs. And I'm worried about that. I'm worried about government debt. But I think it makes sense to worry about the debt on the people of America, as well.