"we would always prefer more than one-third, but the answer to your question is, yes, we have been treated fairly."
"at some point in time, we have to stop deferring maintenance and actually have to try and restore this Capitol."
"We will either have to lay off or have an across-the-board pay cut I believe of 6.4 percent."
"I think all of you know well the issues that have been debated in the House."
"the only thing that stands between divided government that works for the country and dysfunctional government is the willingness to compromise."
"I do think there are some measures, budget process measures, that can help improve the process."
"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."
"our Congressional rules on Congressional process, are like flashing yellow lights, and like stop signs."
"Above all recognize that our Constitution requires a willingness to compromise"
"the fundamental crunch comes with making the political choices."
"every one of the proposals that you have put forward... presumes fundamental political choices about how we are going to get there."
"I believe we should propose a plan of that size."