There are lessons in the COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide economic collapse; only a fool would ignore them. The Budget's a keystone milestone and key milestone in our response to COVID-19. We can liken this moment to something Winston Churchill said in 1942. He said, "Now … is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Our battle with COVID-19 is momentarily paused, but we can still lose it if we don't remain vigilant. Five million New Zealanders are winning the battle; now we ask them to fight again, a battle that is even harder—it's for the country's economic prosperity. If they show the same resolve that they have so far, we'll win. Failure's not an option. All of us New Zealanders need to know that not reaching our goals won't be through a lack of ability but a lack of commitment. The coalition has the commitment to see it through but we need New Zealand's help. After observing the country's brilliant effort to keep the virus at bay, we know we'll get that help. Our challenge, our quest, and our commitment can be summed up in three words—it's J, B, and B: jobs, business, and balance. Together we will win.