"I am deeply concerned with the zeroing out of this program at a time when America's security is dependent on us becoming energy independent."
"I support a five year discretionary spending freeze that will reduce the overall cost of government relative to the economy."
"I believe strongly that addressing the deficit requires us to make smart but significant cuts to spending."
"Our current fiscal policy is unsustainable. The simple fact of the matter is that we are currently spending far more than we are bringing in."
"During the last Congress, we proved that it is possible to undertake significant entitlement reform without undermining bedrock benefits upon which the American people rely, eliminating $500 billion i..."
"This will have to include the Pentagon's budget, the largest agency in the federal government."
"We are grateful to the Members of Congress who signed onto a letter circulated by Congressmen Tim Walz and Steve King."
"I have often said that I am the strongest supporter of the VA and, because of that, I will be the strongest critic."
"I hope that this hearing will demonstrate the steps that the VA has taken to make bonuses about rewarding excellence, not about helping friends or family."
"I think the question here is making sure that bonuses are paid based on performance, not on standard or set procedure, on autopilot."
"This is an important and critical step in ensuring proper use of resources, making sure we reduce fraud, waste, and abuse;"