Bobby Scott actually said...

"If we are going to balance the budget, it is going to require some tough votes on the budget, and many of those votes will be career-ending votes."

"Reducing our deficit and balancing our budget is a goal for every Member on this panel, and I worry that we get distracted by the title of these amendments without having any serious discussion about ..."

"Balancing the budget is a good idea, but we have got to recognize that it often requires tough, career-ending votes."

"I think we can all agree that we are in a fiscal mess."