Rob Portman actually said...

"I think it is irresponsible for the administration to take this position that we are not even going to talk to Congress about dealing with raising the debt limit to historic levels."

"If Congress were to raise the debt limit without--without--addressing the underlying problem of spending, doing nothing on it, which is what a lot of folks are recommending, including the President, w..."

"I applaud some things in this budget. One is the fact that you are willing to take one small step and talk about the entitlement programs."

"Having record deficits and debt does have a negative impact on the economy."