We have to figure out how to do the deal that straightens this out.

America is one debt deal away from leading the world out of its economic doldrums.

But there is no question that if you are going to address this issue in a way that has substantive impact on the future of our Nation, the prosperity of our children, and our standard of living, it is the second 10 years, and the third 10…

Under Simpson-Bowles we suggested that the goal should be to stabilize the debt at 70 percent of GDP or less.

The Simpson-Bowles Commission...came to the conclusion that on our present path this Nation goes bankrupt.

To get this done, you are going to have to have compromise--compromise on both sides of the aisle.

I think you have to act to show seriousness of purpose as soon as possible.

Oh, this year. Before June, hopefully.

I intend to vote for him.

Certainly Jack Lew falls in that category.

There are people throughout our Government who make the Government work.