"I am troubled that the original Republican budget resolution considered earlier this year in the House would have cut the Social Services Block Grant program by $1.7 billion to the states, eliminating..."
"There are some here who believe that we ought to borrow from the Chinese and our other creditors or shift more of our tax burden onto small businesses and individuals so that a few large multinational..."
"We actually passed it through the House in 2008, despite a lot of bureaucratic obstacles."
"They need to come forward with their study, and it needs to be well-founded."
"I do, however, vigorously oppose efforts to use terms such as 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' as an excuse to eliminate help to people that need it most."
"I strongly agree with that recommendation and the need to take a look at corporate tax loopholes, such as those that allow General Electric to avoid paying its fair share for our national security."
"Is it correct that we have been attempting to get a tax exchange agreement with Panama since 2002?"
"Well, they have had it there since November. When you say 'soon,' they will be completing their current session in April."
"we need a serious discussion with the American people about these issues"
"if we fail to include the revenue side... we will fail to get our fiscal house in order"
"While I think that Dr. Berwick did an outstanding job last week in explaining the increased costs that seniors will face if what they call repeal and what I would call the Republican Senior Insecurity..."
"It means seniors pay more out of their pockets for prescription drugs. It means seniors pay more out of their pocket for a cancer screening."