Chris Hollen actually said...

"the last time we had a balanced budget in this country was when Jack Lew was the head of OMB during the Clinton Administration."

"I hope we have all learned from our experience in the summer of 2011 that it is irresponsible and reckless for the United States to suggest that it will not meet its financial obligations."

"The Congress has voted to take on these obligations."

"The president has been very clear on drawing the distinction between asking higher income individuals to pay their fair share."