Jason Smith actually said...

"They are eager to cite the S&P downgrade of U.S. credit that occurred at the time of the 2011 debt limit debate, claiming that downgrade was a consequence of the debate and discussions that occurred."

"If the debt limit didn't exist or was raised to a gazillion dollars, as the Chairman has suggested in the past, Washington Democrats would spend without end."

"Now Democrats are claiming a $5 trillion spending bill will fix inflation."

"The real reason we are here is because Democrats want to get rid of any obstacles standing in the way of their radical agenda."