"the $400 billion savings, to me, is a significant part of the overall strategy to bring the deficit under control."
"We need tax reform, and we desperately need it."
"A freeze is a freeze. It is going to cause us to make some very painful judgments."
"Well, I agree. We are still in a very, very difficult position on these issues, and there is uncertainty in the marketplace, also, which is not helpful."
"I think that is a pretty direct, honest answer, and I appreciate that."
"I think we all need to understand, as we look for this credible plan to deal with our national debt, that it is the same people who live in municipalities, counties, States, and the Federal Government..."
"All of the major areas need to be on the table, and that was, I think, the credibility of the Debt Commission."
"So if, in fact, we bring down the military action and do not have to spend as much on our soldiers overseas, we can bring some back, that in and of itself would give us some savings that are not in yo..."
"Part of bringing the budget into balance is that we are going to have to make those types of sacrifices."
"I agree with the comments of our Chairman and Senator Crapo that we need a credible plan, we need a credible plan now."
"I think it was terribly irresponsible for the Senate to take up that resolution."