"We all know sequestration was never intended to take effect."
"We should also address the tens of billions of dollars lost each year to offshore tax abuse."
"ensuring access to early childhood education has been a longstanding priority of mine"
"Democrats have consistently shown we are willing to do so, and now it is up to Republicans to join us at the table ready to compromise."
"the Senate budget fully replaces sequestration with an equal mix of responsible spending cuts and new revenue from those who can afford it the most"
"We are not going to negotiate over the debt limit."
"I do not think by putting a good-faith discussion about is there a more accurate way to calculate the CPI on the table that you are trying to harm veterans or harm anyone."
"The sooner we lock into place a plan that gives confidence to the whole economy..."
"That is why I believe very strongly that we should replace the sequester with a balanced package of responsible spending cuts and revenue from the wealthiest Americans."
"I appreciate the elimination of the sequester because, as you pointed out, it was not Congress' intent that it should go into effect."
"These children and students did not cause the debt and deficit challenges we are focused on addressing, but under sequestration, they bear one of the largest impacts of this cut."