Mark Begich actually said...

"I am assuming in the world of Wall Street that the more stability, certainty with your budgetary revenue streams or control that you have, makes them much more comfortable in the long term for working..."

"It is essential that in putting the unnecessary crisis behind us we do not put our heads in the sand and ignore the effects of the shutdown on people's lives."

"Yes, junk bond status."

"It is outrageous and unacceptable that Congress' dysfunction jeopardized the hard-earned pay and benefits of the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country."