Chris Hollen actually said...

"What I would ask the committee to consider is that the Budget Committee not be penalized for its history of frugality."

"we would always prefer more than one-third, but the answer to your question is, yes, we have been treated fairly."

"I fully support the need to tighten our belts."

"every one of the proposals that you have put forward... presumes fundamental political choices about how we are going to get there."