Answer: Option 2 discretionary
Explanation:
Spending can be mandatory spending or discretionary spending. Mandatory spending means the spending on essentials goods such as food. Discretionary spending means the spending on recreation and entertainment where people have additional money in hand after meeting their necessary expenses.
In this speech Obama speaks about the non essential expenses when they are controlled more investments can be made. He says when all the departments cut down their discretionary expenses then can result in economic growth.
