"Washington is creating much of this uncertainty, and the explosive growth of our federal debt is by far the biggest source of this uncertainty."
"Continued uncertainty about our economic future is hindering job creation today."
"One of the disincentives to work I experience with folks in my district is, they're better off being on Medicaid because they have health care for their kids."
"The U.S. economy continues to suffer from slow growth, and unemployment remains unacceptably high."
"Washington is creating much of this uncertainty."
"Endless borrowing is not a strategy. We must restore the foundations of economic growth--low taxes, spending restraint, reasonable regulations, and sound money."
"If we get this wrong, and if credibility is diminished because of these moves, and if expectations form around price increases, then we do have a big interest rate problem."
"Something tells me we are going to have a big debate over the definition of investment over the next two years."
"Let's not gamble with the full faith and credit of our nation."
"I hope that, in addressing our long-term fiscal challenges, the Congress and the Administration will undertake reforms to the government's tax policies and spending priorities."
"one of the best things we can do for short-term economic growth is to put out a plan that actually stabilizes our fiscal picture."