Pat Roberts actually said...

I particularly want to thank our chairman, Senator Alexander, for holding this hearing at such an important time.

I strongly recommend that, and I thank you for your leadership.

Simply put, there are too many shortcomings in the President's budget to adequately address in my opening statement.

The proposed budget never balances. Deficits continue, which means that the debt as a share of the economy would remain at levels not seen i...