Chris Hollen actually said...

"The Congress has voted to take on these obligations."

"The president's budget accomplishes two important objectives."

"It would be very shortsighted if we pursue the austerity approach to cut those investments at a time when many of our major international competitors are following that successful model."

"I hope we have all learned from our experience in the summer of 2011 that it is irresponsible and reckless for the United States to suggest that it will not meet its financial obligations."