Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I appreciate very much your attention, Mr. Chairman, to budget process reforms, including proposals such as portfolio budgeting."

"While many Democrats, including myself, would be open to a budget resolution that spans 2 years, I believe there is far less support for shifting to a 2-year appropriations cycle."

"I would suggest that budgeting by crisis happens when obstruction becomes the rule."

"I hope that you, Mr. Hall, can help lead us along with the Chairman, and I think there is going to be a lot of support for it on our side, to have a conversation about how we can use this Committee to..."