Lamar Alexander actually said...

"we have a Government that is collecting $2.2 trillion and spending $3.7 trillion, we have a lot of tough decisions to make."

"the President agreed with that in connection with the vote of the new START Treaty, which I supported. I think it was a wise treaty."

"most of NNSA's responsibility are in support of the U.S. military, and this appropriation ought to be treated in part like Defense spending."

"The answer is, yes, it is safe to use."