We require open government every day, no matter who is in the chair.

An additional 6.4 percent reduction for the next year we will clearly present a more significant challenge for our committee.

we have always had the kind of collegial relationship of which you are discussing.

the Budget Committee has requested a flat budget for the past 8 years.

I think we are providing that leadership, but I do think you make a point.

We have to make sure that we have the resources that allow us to do that oversight.

It actually makes it more complicated for the Budget Committee because we police the sequester tool.

I am concerned about the trespass on our job by the executive branch by way of regulation.

He said it is the construct of government that was established by our Founding Fathers.

We can save $80 billion if we do a better job of oversight.

If you want to be honest with the fiscal problem and the debt, it really is a health care problem.