Chris Van Hollen actually said...

Unfortunately the Speaker's threat to let the nation to default on its debt if Republicans cannot impose their European-style austerity plan...

I thank you Mr. Chairman, I want to join the chairman in welcoming you Dr. Elmendorf...

If there is a government program that is not achieving its intended purpose, let's amend it or get rid of it.

I wasn't in office, though, at the time. So that is easy for me to say.