Patty Murray actually said...

"I believe that our Senate budget does lay out a vision for tax reform that can reduce our deficits and strengthen the middle class and grow our economy in a broad-based and sustainable way."

"Lowering spending may reduce the deficit in the short term, but I want to ask how it affects prospects for future economic growth."

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

"We cannot lower health care spending simply by shifting these costs from the Federal Government onto seniors and States and the most vulnerable families."