"I think we need to have a hearing where Secretary Mayorkas will come in and answer questions from him."
"My own opinion is that they are enemies of the state."
"Under Joe Biden, enough fentanyl to kill 238 million Americans was seized at the southern border last month. Where’s the outrage in the media?"
"We think we could hire the best people to do the best job we possibly could, but we have mandates upon us."
"The helpfulness of the Federal Government, which isn't always helpful."
"I support policies to give all Americans access to retirement plans."
"If we are going to bail out underfunded or, you know, pensions for truckers and miners, are we not going to bail out Illinois' policemen and teachers?"
"Illinois may look maybe a little bit further. But they need to find ways to get on top of these problems."
"I think Congress needs to act today."
"Ultimately, you may default to your bondholders. Beyond that, it is really, really a tough decision."
"Earlier this year, Dr. Biggs, congressional Democrats enacted an $86 billion taxpayer bailout of failing multiemployer pension plans under the guise of COVID-19 relief."
"They need some help to get over the hump or to give them some money. They will pay it back. And then in the reconciliation bill, boom, the loans are gone."