Chris Hollen actually said...

"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."

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

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

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