Tom Coburn actually said...

"I do not consider constitutional amendments lightly. Modifying the Nation's founding document should only be done in the most compelling circumstances."

"I consider it a high honor to serve in this role, as matters within this Committee's jurisdiction... are among the Senate's most awesome responsibilities."

"What we ought to be doing is redoubling our efforts to where we get that down to about 2 or 3 percent."

"I am concerned about it and I know the President is concerned about it."