Chris Van Hollen actually said...

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 ...

Let me just close, Mr. Chairman, by urging us to try and come together as soon as possible to bridge the differences between these budgets.

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

It's also good advice right here at home.