"Americans from all corners of our Nation have become increasingly alarmed and angered by the explosion of spending, deficits, and debt they have seen come out of Washington, and they have a right to be."
"First, I want to applaud you, Chairman, for choosing to begin this year's budget season by focusing on our Nation's deficit and debt."
"Now, many of us here have warned for years about the unsustainable trajectory of Federal spending growth, particularly that of our largest entitlements, and what it means for America's economic and fi..."
"Now I think we have to focus on economic growth and a better Tax Code, but we are going to have to raise more money."
"The greatest factor in Washington's spending problem is the unsustainable growth of our largest entitlements."
"We must also reform our largest and least sustainable entitlement programs, which are today on a path to grow themselves right into extinction."
"Clearly it is critical that we here in Congress ensure the safety net programs remain available and strong for those who truly need and depend on them."
"We must also reform our largest--and least sustainable entitlement programs--which are today on path to grow themselves right into extinction."
"Clearly, it is critical that we here in Congress ensure these safety nets remain available--and strong--for those who truly need and depend on them."
"I will again remind my colleagues that--should we fail to get Washington's fiscal house in order--the biggest losers will be our nation's most vulnerable."
"I will again remind my colleagues that should we fail to get Washington's fiscal house in order, the biggest losers will be our Nation's most vulnerable."