"We need systemic change, and the Affordable Care Act takes steps in this direction."
"The longer we wait, the harder it will be to fix the problem."
"As people in Delaware tell me: that's stupid."
"All the nonpartisan experts agree that more revenue needs to be part of the plan."
"Let's focus our efforts on the fundamental problem that is going to drive our deficit in the long-term: rapidly rising health care costs."
"It is imperative for this Congress to place renewed focus on our infrastructure and that we enact a long-term, fully financed transportation authorization."
"Irresponsible cuts to the Agency are shortsighted and will put our recovery at risk."
"We live in an increasingly complex and dangerous world that demands U.S. leadership."
"A strong diplomatic presence is essential to preserving the United States' positive influence and leadership."
"Some of the cuts we have made, particularly through sequestration, will hurt a broad array of important programs that help grow our economy in the long term."
"Both sides have acknowledged that tax reform is important and necessary, and we should use it as a mechanism to avoid the sequester in a balanced way by generating revenue and implementing more respon..."
"The right approach is to make systemic changes to our health care system that incentivizes doctors to provide quality over quantity."