John Rose actually said...

"I fear we are nearing a tipping point where this country cannot sustain the fiscal levels that we see now."

"Pardon me. In the interest of time, if we assume that rates remain at historic long-term norms, which would be at or above the current levels, is the current fiscal situation sustainable?"

"I completely agree with that."

"I am most concerned about how this rule would impact the agricultural industry."