Joe Courtney actually said...

"I certainly echo those requests outlined by Senators Reed and Whitehouse in their testimony when they spoke earlier today."

"But I think if we are serious about not having the sequester but equally serious about balancing the budget..."

"Thank you for the series of hearings, starting with the industrial workforce and leading up to today's hearing this morning."

"I am going to vote no, because I think for us to walk away from our responsibilities... is not very responsible."