"I think that $1 trillion in new taxes does have an effect on workers."
"I worry that the Federal Reserve is trying to use its monetary policy hammer, in effect, to solve a problem that is really not a monetary problem."
"We are heading toward record high tax revenues over the decade, nearly record low discretionary spending."
"So you would just continue to increase taxes, that is your solution?"
"I would tell you there are millions of Americans not benefitting, historic levels of long-term unemployment."
"Economic growth through tax reform, would that make sense, lowering the rate and broadening the base?"
"The deficit and debt projection over the next 10 years is worse not better, adding another $10 trillion to the debt."
"I appreciate your holding the hearing. You're right, it is historic that we're talking about this."
"It looks like we can afford to export. Still help our manufacturers in places like Ohio achieve what is happening which is unbelievable."
"I would like to hear more about that, understanding how this differs from natural gas in terms of the market."
"Well, we would like some more information on that."