"We have not seen that in a few years around here."
"I believe having certainty here would spur innovation and research in the private sector and in programs like Medicare."
"Business owners in my district know that today's deficit spending will have to be paid for with tomorrow's tax increases."
"Unfortunately, while the Path to Prosperity passed the House two times, the Senate refused to work with us."
"Balancing the budget should be the number one priority of every Congress, especially the 113th."
"Failing to act to reform and therefore save these entitlement programs is irresponsible."
"This responsibility to our constituents is why I suggest adopting legislation requiring a pay cut should Congress fail to pass a budget that balances within 10 years."
"One solution I have advocated for would be, over time gradually increasing the retirement age for both Social Security and Medicare to 72."
"I advocate we adopt a zero-based budgeting process."
"I cannot stress how opposed I am to this proposition."
"Since arriving to Congress I have twice supported Chairman Ryan's budgetary proposal, commonly referred to as the Path to Prosperity."