We have not seen that in a few years around here.

Even if we cannot agree on everything, we need to make a down payment on our debt and we need to make that down payment now.

We need a new approach in Washington to meet our country's most pressing needs.

The President's budget is a disappointment--because it's a missed opportunity.

We are disappointed in this budget because it is a status quo budget. It does not break any new ground.

Our plan balances the budget in 10 years to foster a healthier economy and to help create jobs.

I believe having certainty here would spur innovation and research in the private sector and in programs like Medicare.

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 cannot stress how opposed I am to this proposition.