Patty Murray actually said...

"This debate is about more than just numbers, it is about people's lives and the Nation's values."

"The President's budget includes an initiative called Ladders to Opportunity, which is focused on creating jobs, attracting private investment, improving educational outcomes, and increasing economic a..."

"There are smart ways we can do this, and we have been able to do that in the past."

"For too long, some members of Congress have been unwilling to reach a fair and balanced compromise on deficit reduction."