"The Federal Government has spent $787 billion to create a number of jobs that we can't actually really determine."
"I think it would really send a bad signal at this point in time. I think it would be harmful, very harmful, to our overall economy."
"I would really hope that the Administration would stop the discussion on raising taxes, whether it is through cap and trade, or health care, or not extending the Bush tax cuts."
"We all know from--I've got to be careful here, because, of course, I'd be asking you to offer an opinion and I know I must not do that, but we look at previous times where the White House has made a d..."
"I think Senator Klobuchar has an excellent point."
"They are mad as hell. We need to be able to convey that to----"
"You told Senator DeMint that it would die as soon as it can."
"First, while I did not vote for this stimulus bill, $787 billion was made available for spending to stimulate the economy, but as of today, only $173.2 billion has been spent."
"It's easy for all of us sitting here to talk about any alleged economic growth brought about by the February $787 billion stimulus bill."
"Second, President Obama sold the stimulus on the idea that it would stop unemployment and Members of Congress voted for this stimulus bill to stop the tide of job losses."
"Why has only 22% of the stimulus money been handed out?"
"The economic outlook is bleak and we are going to go down as the most job-killing Congress in history."