Mark Begich actually said...

"Businesses are investing."

"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."

"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."

"Yes, junk bond status."