Tom Cole actually said...

"I think this committee can be awfully proud of that, particularly you, Mr. Chairman, and you, Mr. Moran, because you guys laid the groundwork and built the bipartisan coalition for that to happen."

"This is really a debate about political tactics. It's not a difference over political theology."

"In my view, we all agree that we are not going to raise taxes on people that make less than $250,000. We should just take them out of this discussion right now and continue to fight against any rate i..."

"I think we should protect them and continue the fight."