Pat Ryan actually said...

"We didn't get to this point because the Federal Government was being starved by American taxpayers; we are here because Washington spends too much."

"Americans from all corners of our Nation have become increasingly alarmed and angered by the explosion of spending, deficits, and debt they have seen come out of Washington, and they have a right to b..."

"First, I want to applaud you, Chairman, for choosing to begin this year's budget season by focusing on our Nation's deficit and debt."

"Now, many of us here have warned for years about the unsustainable trajectory of Federal spending growth, particularly that of our largest entitlements, and what it means for America's economic and fi..."