John Mica actually said...

"Our side believes that we're on the verge of a permanent shutdown of our government."

"You do and you clearly have stated that you have the discretion to take those barriers down."

"It's unanimous in a bipartisan manner--do I have to send you a letter with instructions from 100 Members of Congress?"

"I think that's wrong. I think you had the discretion not to put those up."