Some mandatory spending, such as Congressional salaries, is not part of any entitlement program.

As a share of federal budget, mandatory spending has increased over time.

In 2011, mandatory spending had increased to 56% of federal outlays.

So I believe we need to control the growth of mandatory spending - back to this gentleman's question.

I do believe that we need to control mandatory spending.

Other mandatory spending totaling $47 billion would also be reduced during the 2013-2022 period.

And that's why I want to get the deficit down by controlling the growth of mandatory spending.

More than half of the annual budget is mandatory spending, which would be difficult to cut.

He said he would place a cap on "mandatory spending."

All but $65.6 billion is for mandatory spending on programs like welfare and Social Security.