Patty Murray actually said...

We need to protect our economy by phasing in deficit reduction over time rather than allowing deep, immediate spending cuts.

We were sent here by our constituents to solve problems, not create them; to work together, not tear each other apart.

I would not be here today if they had not been available to me.

I think we should move forward in two ways. First, we need to work to ensure every family has the opportunity to succeed in America.