Chris Hollen actually said...

"the only thing that stands between divided government that works for the country and dysfunctional government is the willingness to compromise."

"the PAYGO rule that has been in effect during different periods has played a useful, even though limited, role in trying to prevent the deficit from getting even worse."

"we have to increase revenues beyond current policy if we want to avoid very deep cuts."

"I take it, from looking at both your reports, that you would want tax reform to be done in a way that maintains at least the current progressivity of the Tax Code."