Paul Tonko actually said...

"We cannot solve the federal government's budget problems without first helping families' household budget problems."

"I hope we can move past campaign slogans and failed economic theories to address the challenges we face and do what is right and just for all our citizens."

"Indeed, blaming the President for failure to stop indiscriminate, across-the-board cuts known as sequestration when the authority lies entirely at our feet is little more than an excuse."

"We cannot solve the Federal Government's budget problems without first helping families' household budget problems."