"There is no pending crisis now, no impending crisis."
"I look forward to discussing the committee's staff report today and exposing the truth behind the Administration's misleading claims concerning its debt ceiling contingency plans."
"prioritizing debt, such as you pay P&I, principal and interest, is but another way to say 'default.'"
"I think a better name for this hearing today would be, 'How to mislead voters away from legislation and toward confrontation.'"
"We must also be smart about the kind of security assistance we provide."
"The administration should be commended for joining with Congress to expand U.S. security assistance to Tunisia."
"Tunisia's remarkable journey toward democracy can serve both as an inspiration for those hoping to shape their own democratic path."
"Rather than have a firewall, create a backfire; fire back."
"I congratulate Southern Company because I am a supporter of expansion of nuclear power."
"I spent time on the ground in Vietnam, working to expand the number of house churches, to end the prosecution of Catholic bishops and parochial schools when in government and we had success."
"Our goal with China over the long run should not be to increase government control of currency."