Frank Pallone actually said...

"I urge a strategy that is bipartisan and that will return to responsible governance, working in the interests of all Americans."

"House Republicans have pledged the Nation's full faith and credit to force devastating cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid."

"I hope congressional Republicans realize the severe economic consequences of this action might have."

"America's economic competitiveness has helped cement America's technological, political, and national security dominance."