Pat Ryan actually said...

"The first duty of government is to keep us safe. And to keep us safe, our strategy should drive our budget."

"The President is holding the defense budget hostage for higher taxes and more spending."

"It seems implied that the organizations were responsible for the targeting because they chose to apply for tax-exempt status."

"It is that trust that is being eroded, though. And our system of government only works if that trust exists."