Michael Burgess actually said...

"there is going to be a very, very serious price to be paid."

"if we did not do something to address the crisis coming in entitlements, in 20 years' time there likely could be an intergenerational conflict."

"The threats are real. It is time to move the legislation forward."

"It is important that we be careful; it is important that we be prudent in providing the Federal Government any additional authority."