The treasury minister claims he has stuck to his aim of being as fair as possible with everyone, in his treatment of the economy.
Eddie Teare was responding to criticism from former union leader Bernard Moffatt.
He spoke at the annual Illiam Dhone ceremony, warning that Manx people shouldn't be pushed "too far" with cuts.
Mr Teare says critics of government policy do not appear prepared to help come up with answers:Clip 1
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