"Instead of a trickle-down economics, which you had for 8 years--we got a trickle up."
"We know the government can't solve every problem. We understand that very, very well."
"The American people didn't buy that in the last election."
"I think we are all here to roll up our sleeves and find a long-term solution to the debt."
"I am interested to know your thoughts about infrastructure spending, really rebuilding the crumbling infrastructure of our country."
"I think there is really no question that the President's articulation of that model is something that we have to do."
"How does infrastructure in particular relate to economic growth when we are making choices about how to do spending?"
"I also expect it would be a huge economic generator in terms of job creation."
"I am wondering if you would share some thoughts with us in terms of getting the most bang for our buck."
"If it is an easy program to administer, lots of eligible Americans, it will have a greater and more positive impact."
"I expect it would be a huge economic generator in terms of job creation."