Uncertainty discourages investment, discourages hiring.
And that is why what the Federal Government does in terms of fiscal policy is particularly important.
Second, be revenue neutral. Do not give up on the revenue.
I think we want to be careful not to encourage overborrowing. But you are absolutely right that the level of interest ra...
One of the things that I hear a lot from entrepreneurs when I talk with them is the weakness of our infrastructure.
Our negotiators need to maximize their leverage in these negotiations.
Don't do it.
This is why the Dodd-Frank reforms are so important, and I urge you not to lose track of that part of the big picture.
As you may know, the program is projected to become insolvent in 2016.
Engage with TPP, not with the TPA, not at this stage. You don't need the TPA. Engage with the TPP.
First, don't give up on Dodd-Frank. The big hit to our debt came from the financial crisis.
The gentleman's time has expired.
Medicaid for children is a very sensible investment in the long-term future growth of the country and in its fiscal sust...
I think we should go back to because what you get is--if you are considering the distortions and the disincentives...
I think we should on a forward-looking basis before it gets to a situation where there is a lot of rhetoric and confront...
I think it was Mr. Blumenauer who was making the point about the gas tax and the need for investment in roads.
I think this is the important point about TPP, which is really, as I understand it, an issue before this committee.
I worry about the uncertainty of the dynamic scoring model on the tax proposals.