The discretionary caps imposed since 2011 have had value. They still have value today, and should be extended and increased gradually.

We are here to discuss discretionary caps, but this conversation - while important - is a waste of time without a plan to address the true drivers of out-of-control deficits and debt.

We cannot tax our way out of this problem. And to believe we can do so is being intellectually dishonest.

the threat, I think we could all agree, is probably elevated right now.

CBO says, 'As a percentage of GDP, spending on mandatory programs is going higher. But spending on discretionary programs, as a percentage of GDP, is going lower.'

I consider myself to be one of the luckiest Members on the Republican side in a leadership position, because I have the honor and privilege of sitting side by side with John Yarmuth.

it is a constitutional imperative to provide for the common defense.

While we disagree on some policy-related issues, we both recognize the need that has been expressed... the need for us to work together.

We could lock these doors and, John, I think you and I in about 30 minutes could probably fix a lot of the problems that have been discussed here today.

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nothing could be further from the truth.

Again, I'm not aware of any conversation regarding that or need for it.

My advice would be to call your Democrat members of Congress and ask them to fix the problem so that we don't have to continue having this process and so that we actually secure the boarder and protect American citizens.