Tom Cole actually said...

"I have concerns that your budget is based on financial tax increases and fees that are unlikely to pass and actually become law."

"I actually agree with you and my distinguished ranking member, I hope we have a negotiation some time to actually deal with it."

"I continue to hope for a larger budget deal between Congress and the Administration."

"There are 200 years of history that would argue that you and I need to reconsider our optimism."