"Elon was a big contributor in the last election, but this was a whole team effort."
"We’ve gotta get it done, and I think Elon understands the weight of that. I hope he comes around, and I’d love to talk to him this week, and I hope he calls me back today."
"The primary emphasis is on the work requirements."
"People will not lose their Medicaid unless they choose to do so"
"Am I concerned about the effect of this on the midterms? I’m not."
"We're not buying the CBO estimates."
"I know that the [electric vehicle] mandate is very important to him. I know that has an effect on his business and I lament that."
"The House is eager and ready to act on DOGE's findings so we can deliver even more cuts to big government that President Trump wants and the American people demand."
"I am telling you, this is going to reduce the deficit."
"there are no Medicaid cuts"
"the House will act quickly on this request."