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 o...
We cannot tax our way out of this problem. And to believe we can do so is being intellectually dishonest.
If money were not an object, we wouldn't have to worry about spending and funding all sorts of great programs.
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 ...
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...
And so my question is where does the responsibility of the Federal Government begin?
And I think the last thing I want to say is this.
We need Congress to come together and work on something and succeed at something that moves us in the right direction.
I think it is very important at this point in time.