To put into context this is a Budget Committee, and at least today I think we're talking about budget.

We are entering into a much broader discussion. It is right in front of us now with what is happening over in the House in terms of debt limit.

I think a price signal will lead to innovations.

I am against a carbon tax because it is regressive. It hurts poor people the most.

Running $2 trillion deficits, the Trump tax cuts, which by the way were getting close to paying for themselves pre-COVID, that is chump change, $150 billion per year.

I think a price signal will lead to innovations.

I certainly think if we don't have smart policy that addresses the issue domestically, other countries are less likely to act.

America's air has been getting steadily cleaner.

We are entering into a much broader discussion. It is right in front of us now with what is happening over in the House in terms of debt limit.

the numbers always win. You can't escape them. And currently, we are in a place where we have got time, but it takes political will and discipline.

If you do tax it more, you will have lower economic growth over time.

America's air has been getting steadily cleaner.

the heaviest lifting would have to be done through spending if you want to get to a balanced budget.

What we need to do is use our own oil and natural gas resources.

the heaviest lifting would have to be done through spending if you want to get to a balanced budget.

the numbers always win. You can't escape them. And currently, we are in a place where we have got time, but it takes political will and discipline.

Running $2 trillion deficits, the Trump tax cuts, which by the way were getting close to paying for themselves pre-COVID, that is chump change, $150 billion per year.

You can't run any enterprise like we are currently running it.