"You cannot fix a balance sheet without fixing both sides of the balance sheet."
"I am going to make sure it represents the values and priorities of the people we represent."
"I do believe that his policy agenda is not being helpful."
"I rely on my story, my experiences, and the experiences of people in communities across the country."
"it does not make sense to focus exclusively on slashing programs that help the neediest"
"They want their government to be there when they need some support and to help make sure they have the opportunity they deserve to succeed."
"If you spend more than historical averages and you have taxes and revenue that are less than historic averages, you are going to have a challenge."
"Recent Republican budgets have moved away from these critical national investments."
"Chairman Ryan was absolutely correct; much of it is skewed towards the wealthiest Americans."
"This committee will write a budget and we need to get it through the Senate by mid-April."
"Economic research by a wide spectrum of organizations has discovered harmful economic impacts from excessive levels of Government debt."