In honor of the ultra-bloated Energy and Transportation bills that became law this week, I’d like to highlight something George Bush said three years ago :

I can assure you I will work with Congress to control excessive federal spending. One reason they give the President the veto power is to make sure the Congress doesn’t over-spend. Over-spending could serve as an anchor on economic vitality and growth.

Well, we’re still waiting for your first veto, Mr. President.

UPDATE : Oliver’s thinking the same thing. Aren’t fiscally responsible Presidents supposed to balance the budget?