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Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Is there any chance of the Finance Minister loosening the purse strings for the health sector?' 'No chance... He's replaced the purse strings with a padlock.' Dominion Post, 22 December 2003.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"Miserly and mean" 21 May 2005
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"Overstaffing in government departments is rife." 23 May 2005
A big loss to Labour... "If only we could be half as witty as Michael Cullen!" "True... Wouldn't it be great if we were all half-wits?" 9 April 2009
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Businesses will soon begin moving to countries with lower tax rates!' 'Then we must act quickly... and milk them for all we can before they go.' Dominion Post 8 November 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'I will not reduce taxes!' 'But the govt's coffers are overflowing!' 'They are not!' 'Can we discuss this in your office?' 'We can't it's jammed packed full of money.' Dominion Post, 11 November 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'"I am confident that the Finance Minister will spend the surplus wisely and sparingly, even though there's an election coming up"' 'Who said that about me?' 'A stand-up comedian at the comedy festival.' Dominion Post, 12 May 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'There will be no new taxes in the budget!... I've found some old ones I can resurrect!' Dominion Post, 10 May 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'How are you going to pay for all this extra spending announced in the Budget?' 'You'd need to ask the Minister of Finance that question.' 'Where is he?' 'At the casino.' Dominion Post 28 May 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Which tie do you think I should wear for the reading out of the budget?... This one says "bright and bold", this one "sober and restrained."' 'Do you have one that says "boring and tight fisted"?' Dominion Post 27 May 2004.
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