02/09/2011
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"I would just say... it would be useful, I think, to ask every individual who is on this bipartisan group whether they agree with the three specific bills."
"Just to go back to the overall point that the chairman raised where there is consensus is that we need to reduce our deficits, especially as they are projected to rise over the long term."
"Putting process bills forward in the absence of an agreement on the underlying policy issues is putting the cart before the horse."
"Stopping us from making it worse is a good thing. I mean, it doesn't solve the problem, but it is a good thing."