Quotes from Colin Powell on "State of the Union"
On the Obama administration
"I'm a little concerned. I'm concerned at the number of programs that are being presented, the bills associated with these programs and the additional government that will be needed to execute them."
"I think one of the cautions that has to be given to the president — and I've talked to some of his people about this — is that you can't have so many things on the table that you can't absorb it all. And we can't pay for it all."
On the role of government
"I don't like slogans anymore like 'limited government.' That's not the right answer. The right answer is, give me a government that works."
"The people want their problems solved. And very often, it's government that has to do that. So let's have good government, effective government, whether you call it limited or not."
On his relationship with Obama
"Very good"
"I have met with him not too long ago. I don't insert myself. But we stay in touch."
