Making sure that debt ceiling reform is part of that is absolutely critical.

the budget process is completely broken.

I have a real passion when it comes to reforming our debt ceiling. We are playing with dynamite.

If we really want to fix this process, it needs to be truly bipartisan.

I railed against the Republican tax cuts in 2017, which were projected and have proven out to cost $1.9 trillion.

I am very excited to welcome you back, Chairman Yarmuth. Chairman Yarmuth served as Chairman of this Committee and in Congress with great distinction and also was just a wonderful friend and someone who really was a role model for me.

Our internal divisions as a Congress, and increasingly as a country, is a massive national security threat.

Your approach--let me just say this, and I hope I don't get you in trouble--the way you approach, you are one of the most well-respected Members in the House, and that is on both sides.

I could afford to pay more, right. I am not near the poverty level or anything like that.

The so-called Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a massive tax reduction for corporations and the richest one percent.

I am a believer that we can have trade agreements that are in our national security interest, but also balance the need for growth and the balance to drive good prices for American consumers, with also protecting the interests of American workers.