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 here today.

CBO says, 'As a percentage of GDP, spending on mandatory programs is going higher. But spending on discretionary programs, as a percentage of GDP, is going lower.'

If money were not an object, we wouldn't have to worry about spending and funding all sorts of great programs.

The discretionary caps imposed since 2011 have had value. They still have value today, and should be extended and increased gradually.

Stable funding allows our military members to plan and meet growing needs and threats.

We are here to discuss discretionary caps, but this conversation - while important - is a waste of time without a plan to address the true drivers of out-of-control deficits and debt.

We cannot tax our way out of this problem. And to believe we can do so is being intellectually dishonest.

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 of sitting side by side with John Yarmuth.

While we disagree on some policy-related issues, we both recognize the need that has been expressed... the need for us to work together.

it is a constitutional imperative to provide for the common defense.

the threat, I think we could all agree, is probably elevated right now.