Lamar Alexander actually said...

"The unanimous view of the Committee members participating in this preparation of this report is that our Nation's outlook has not improved, but rather has worsened."

"I think that's what has been suggested to me. But let me start with exactly what I'm asking you to consider doing, and that is to authorize the appropriations committees to finish the job that the Con..."

"If we want to keep our standard of living, I suggest that we finish the job."

"The sequester is the long-term enemy. It's inexorable unless it gets eliminated."