John Cornyn

The President's budget proposal, of course, just makes that clear, because it offers more taxes, more spending, and more debt.

It is not that the American people are taxed too little; it is that the Federal Government continues to spend too much and incur too much debt, which in turn creates this unvirtuous cycle.

Only in Washington, DC would Congress pass an $80-billion spending appropriation without any plan as to how it is going to be implemented.

Our ability to defend our country in an increasingly dangerous world would be diminished because we would be spending more money paying interest to the bondholders rather than paying to keep the American people safe.

Inflation rose to a level not seen in more than 40 years.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I appreciate a legal seminar as much as anybody, but what I'd like to see--

This administration's tax-and-spend reckless policies fueled inflation and will only further lead to unmanageable inflation and higher and higher interest rates.

This budget only seeks to isolate and divide us. This budget, simply said, taxes too much and spends too much.

Secretary Yellen, will this administration acknowledge that their reckless tax and spending contributed to not only the challenges that we see in everyday households, but also to challenges that we are facing today with SVB?

It is not that the American people are taxed too little; it is that the Federal Government continues to spend too much and incur too much debt, which in turn creates this unvirtuous cycle.

The President's budget proposal, of course, just makes that clear, because it offers more taxes, more spending, and more debt.

You predicted our economy was on track to get back to more normal operation, that inflation would decline over time.

The President's budget misses the mark, which is disappointing, but unfortunately pretty consistent with what we have seen from this administration.

Our ability to defend our country in an increasingly dangerous world would be diminished because we would be spending more money paying interest to the bondholders rather than paying to keep the American people safe.

Only in Washington, DC would Congress pass an $80-billion spending appropriation without any plan as to how it is going to be implemented.

We need to get our fiscal house in order, something that the administration pays lip service to but seems uninterested in working with Republicans to try to address.

I think we've been able to find some consensus is on the importance of background checks.

First of all, Ms. Swearer, do you believe a law-abiding citizen is a threat to public safety because they exercise their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms?

We were able to find some common ground on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

We passed a bill called Fix NICS, which was after the Sutherland Springs shooting.

Some of the additional penalties that we included for straw purchasing of firearms and trafficking in firearms has led to 30 indictments.

The enhanced background check for gun purchasers between the age of 18 and 21... has disclosed individuals that are either convicted felons, drug users, or those with mental health adjudications.

I think the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the weakness of our industrial base when it comes to replenishing the weapons that we are supplying to the Ukrainians.

I think the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the weakness of our industrial base when it comes to replenishing the weapons that we are supplying to the Ukrainians.

I think the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the weakness of our industrial base when it comes to replenishing the weapons that we are supplying to the Ukrainians.