Patty Murray actually said...

Where do we make the choices going forward regarding spending and taxes?

every time we have had a balanced budget in recent memory, revenues have been higher than we are projected to experience going forward.

I have long believed that early childhood education is one of the best investments the Federal Government can make.

it will be very possible for a hedge fund manager to pay a lower tax rate on his income than a soldier or a police officer or a teacher.