Shaun Donovan: “The $650 million that we are proposing for Native American housing block grants are our most important tool in helping…”

I would really describe [sequestration], in many cases, as mindless austerity, cutting just simply straight across the budget without reflecting, really, which are the critical investments.

We cannot afford a return to mindless austerity.

I believe the President's budget shows a responsible path forward for the Nation.

Don't take my word for it; the Joint Chiefs have spoken out, I think, very effectively over the last few weeks that our national security would be put at risk by a return to sequestration.