"I think going forward, we should keep in mind this distinction between means-tested health programs and other programs."
"If you could just talk about the importance of having a balanced approach so that we can actually accomplish some deficit reduction in the country."
"the size and the structure of our military and defense budgets have to be driven by a strategy, not the other way around."
"Our national debt is our biggest national security threat."
"It hasn't forced us to make the hard trades. It hasn't forced us to prioritize."
"You just cannot have it both ways."
"We took very deep cuts over the next 10 years in non-defense discretionary spending."
"That is just a matter of historical record."
"So anybody who thinks that just cutting federal civilian employees and contracting out that work saves tax payer money is just plain wrong."
"Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to add my word of welcome to our newest member..."
"Thank you Mr. Chairman. I want to join the chairman in welcoming our two witnesses today."
"The Republican approach would end the Medicare guarantee of a package of benefits specified in law..."