Pat Ryan actually said...

"The purpose of today's hearing is to examine the need to restore responsibility and accountability to how Washington spends its taxpayers' hard earned dollars."

"The United States Senate has failed to pass a budget in over three years."

"I believe it will require both political parties to work together to find common ground and right this fiscal ship."

"Let's summon the courage and vision to choose freedom, to choose prosperity, and to determine our destiny."