Steny Hoyer actually said...

It is absolutely essential that we do so in a bipartisan way because the decisions that will have to be made are very tough decisions.

Hoyer stresses the need for bipartisan cooperation in making tough budget decisions.

03/07/2012

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Do I think that negative atmosphere that's been created by the Tea Party and by others certainly goes into the thinking of members? I think ...

Yes. I think we have had very serious incidences that have occurred over the last 48, 72 hours.

Yes. I think we've had very serious incidences that have occurred over the last 48, 72 hours.

This is not an unusual procedure. We're going to vote on a rule.