Adam Smith actually said...

"It is devastating when this body is unable to pass the normal appropriations and authorizing bills in some sort of regular order."

"I don't think there is a proper understanding in this body, or even nationally, the devastating impact that has on the ability of the Government."

"I cannot imagine an argument that says that the specter of sequestration coming down at us reduces our workload."

"Forcing us to shed key talent from our ranks represents a penny-wise/pound-foolish strategy, as we would lose the ability to properly monitor certain areas of Pentagon spending, some of which account ..."