"They want us to limit the power of the executive branch... it's because of the Democrats."
"And the new reality is less government, more efficiency, better return for the taxpayers."
"The White House has made a commitment. The president said over and over and over, ‘We’re not going to touch Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.’"
"the most reasonable thing to do to ensure that the government is not shut down."
"We're gonna take care of those who are rightful beneficiaries of the program."
"The Democrats have been lying about it, and so it's important for us to clarify that."
"We're gonna find those guys and we're gonna send them back to work."
"We're not gonna do that."
"We're going to find those guys and we're going to send them back to work. That's what everybody supports, that's what the Republicans are for."
"The White House has made a commitment, the president has said over and over and over, 'We're not gonna touch Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.'"
"Let’s let this play out."