I do agree with the chairman that it is time for all parties concerned to come together and try to find a solution to this very damaging problem.

I think that has to be on the table.

So let's be realistic about the choices we face and realistic about the fact that revenue has to be a piece of the equation.

While the President's so-called 'balanced' plan may sound fair, it quickly collapses under scrutiny.

I didn't vote for the BCA. I completely understand the Members who did.

I completely agree with the chairman that sequestration is a problem right now.

But even if that's the foundation for the President's solution, let the Senate bring some version of it to a vote.

I fear this means many of our questions will go unanswered and our hearing will be used solely as an opportunity to push for the wholesale adoption of President Obama's budget plan.

The impacts of the uncertainty of whether or not sequestration is going to happen are having a definite impact on our economy.

Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.

I think this committee has done an excellent job of bringing attention to that reality.