George Voinovich actually said...

"A final vote on the recommendations would occur before the 111th Congress adjourns."

"We are out of control and we are reaching a precipice, that if we do not take definitive action soon, we could pass a tipping point."

"Our challenge represents the serious structural deficits that are large, known, and growing."

"We are headed for a fiscal cliff and we need to change course before we go over it."