Bill Lee actually said...

"And I have to ask you and ask the public, is it socialism to want people to have a good- paying job? Is it socialism to want to lift people out of poverty? Is it socialism to want our children to have..."

"There is no way that I would even think of going into trying to reduce defense spending that would hurt or harm our national security or our troops."

"the billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse are very clear."

"In no way have we presented any cuts that would tamper with any of our national security needs, especially as it relates to our troops."