Chris Hollen actually said...

"We will either have to lay off or have an across-the-board pay cut I believe of 6.4 percent."

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

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

"I am very nervous that another round of cuts will mean that we are not able to keep or attract the kind of quality staff."