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."

"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."

"I think all of you know well the issues that have been debated in the House."

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