Pat Ryan actually said...

"While we're dealing with tough economic times, Americans still live in the most prosperous and dynamic country in the world."

"I would argue for looking at immigration as an economic solution to our problems; that we identify aspirational people."

"If the president continues to put politics before principle--or party before country, as he often accuses others of doing--our economy will suffer."

"Any sudden tax hike would hurt our economy, so this fall--before the election--the House of Representatives will vote to stop the largest tax increase in American history."