Tom Rice actually said...

"We must always ensure that our military's readiness is not compromised by an inability in Washington to properly set spending priorities."

"I urge the leadership of this Committee to craft a budget that replaces these mindless, across the board cuts with a responsible and balanced alternative."

"It's not the time to retreat and stop investing in American innovation. We need to maintain a competitive advantage now more than ever."

"spending money on meritorious infrastructure is not really an expense but an investment that pays returns."