Chris Van Hollen actually said...

at some point in time, we have to stop deferring maintenance and actually have to try and restore this Capitol.

I fully support the need to tighten our belts.

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.