"I think it is important, as we look at this challenge, to look at both sides of the equation there."
"we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not to our own facts."
"It's modeled after the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles proposal."
"Borrows from the framework of the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles proposal."
"The challenge before us is to make these vital programs sustainable over the long haul, given the spending growth trends."
"I hope we will also have hearings on the major issue of tax reform and tax earmarks, as well as the recommendation of both those bipartisan groups, regarding some of the wasteful and unnecessary spend..."
"I just would not want to make a decision today with a pretty fragile population."
"We will fight any budget plan that extends deficit-busting tax breaks for millionaires and at the same time rolls back critical Medicare and Medicaid health services and Social Security protections fo..."
"Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are essential to the health and retirement security of millions of Americans."
"you do not believe it is wise, or even feasible, to cap federal revenues at 21 percent of GDP."
"it would be a mistake to repeal the Affordable Care Act."