Thomas McClintock actually said...

"The beauty of the American Constitution is in its simplicity and its humility."

"The U.S. Government may not increase its debt except for a specific purpose by legislation adopted by three-quarters of the membership of both houses of Congress."

"I introduced a call for a Constitutional Convention for a balanced budget when I was in the State assembly close to 40 years ago now."

"What is a balanced budget? Isn't it simply a budget that doesn't require us to borrow?"