Rob Portman actually said...

"I completely agree with the notion that we should be assessing our macroeconomic policy and the composition of our fiscal policy."

"Those unemployment numbers are clearly unacceptable, and that is why we need tax reform, because it is one thing that can actually give the economy a shot in the arm."

"We all want to see an economy where there are rising wages, and, unfortunately, that is not happening now."

"So I think overwhelmingly the evidence is that the benefits would go to workers, not 100 percent, but 70 percent by the CBO study is probably about right."