We can turn this economy around. We can turn this country around. But it is going to take difficult decisions today in order to avoid taking nearly impossible decisions tomorrow.
We believe the 2013 government shutdown was good policy.
I have proposed moving stuff from the OCO to the top-line defense budget because I think it is more transparent.
My commitment, if you confirm me, is to the President of the United States.
I believe that was part of the proposal that the House made in order to give the States the incentive necessary to reform.
I think if we would be perfectly candid with each other, the best way for us to reduce the size of the deficit is to grow the economy.
The number one priority of the United States Federal Government is to defend the Nation.
the United States is the reserve currency; the United States debt obligations are absolutely sacrosanct.
Senator Kaine has been a strong advocate on that.
I do not dispute there was a short-term cost. I do not know if I agree with the exact billion dollar figure.
A full repeal of the ACA with no replacement will be a massive tax break for wealthy Americans because of two high-earner taxes in the law.