Pete Domenici: “I am stating that I believe there is a common ground which at some point we ought to adopt unequivocally, and that is…”

Well, I would just say that, sometimes when we are working on trying to solve this fiscal problem, the recognition that a long-term fix is what is needed puts many people in the position that they do not know how you do that and do it now.

For it to survive, you have to end up putting revenue into the mix.

I want each one of you to know I am trying to look you right in the eyes and tell you that, in the U.S. Senate, you happen to be the super committee.

But that is compared to current policy--current policy. If we would compare your plan to current law, it is actually a tax cut.