Mike Simpson actually said...

"Don't go particularly nuts, but, you know, it won't be pretty when it first comes out, but that is the way it is."

"As the Nation faces record inflation, we must be very conscious of our decisions on this committee."

"The other thing we are trying to look at is trying to slow down inflation, and inflation has been caused by all the excessive spending."

"The reason I voted against it is because they kicked the can down the road on the tough issue, and that is how you are going to pay for it in the future."