Richard Durbin actually said...

"How to cut spending without jeopardizing our national security? How to reduce our expenditures without, in any way, endangering our Nation?"

"We are committed to providing our soldiers and families a level of benefits and quality of life that is commensurate with their service to the nation."

"Do you know when Congress can expect to receive the cost model that I referred to from the Department?"

"The President's budget demonstrates that we can make absolutely critical investments to strengthen the middle class, create jobs, and grow the economy, while still continuing to cut the deficit in a b..."