Pat Ryan actually said...

One of the biggest threats to the economy is the rapid and seemingly relentless growth of government spending and debt.

I find that drastic middle class tax hike would be insufficient to put the Federal budget on a sustainable path.

I think tens of millions of people--this is my personal opinion, but it is informed by anecdotal conversations with employers over the State...

I would just simply say we are here in a CR because the majority last year didn't pass a budget at all, nothing.