Jim Himes actually said...

"I am talking about the threats by the Republican leadership to force a default on our nation's debt if we don't agree to their demands to cut Social Security, Medicare, or other critical programs."

"Treasury tells us that on June 5th--that is just 3 months away--the Treasury runs out of money."

"I commend the President. He is going to issue a budget plan tomorrow, and perhaps in their time, one of our Republican colleagues can tell us when the Republican budget plan will be released."

"I actually think the markets will persuade them."