Jim Himes actually said...

"Last Congress, Congressmen Himes and Garrett introduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3283) that would provide clarity on this issue."

"So there is really no country that has pursued the kind of austerity policies that we have heard some in this institution call for that have experienced economic growth or a reduction in the debt to t..."

"I suspect that when the history books are written, we will look at the twin engines of monetary and fiscal policy in this country and you will emerge as somebody who acted wisely and in good faith."

"I salute you and compliment you for really working hard around something that is enormously challenging in the face of criticism."