Angie Craig: “I recognize the bipartisan nature in which this was created, and I support that. I hope that we can sustain that in…”

“I recognize the bipartisan nature in which this was created, and I support that. I hope that we can sustain that in years to come to truly get our budget in balance and to do so in a way that remains or creates or participates in a vibrant economy. There is no question that this effort was accomplished not by us alone but in a bipartisan effort. Certainly the ranking member... was a major contributor. And I recognize that. I am always a bit surprised when for the 17 years that I have been here I have always heard, 'Oh, we don't need to worry about that. We can balance the budget. We have the will to do it.' Well, we didn't have the will until the American people demanded it of us. Now we do have that will. It will only come by a bipartisan effort. I recognize that this evening. I appreciate it. I think it is a great accomplishment, and the Senator from New Mexico is to be congratulated for it.”