"The package's aim to cut $1.5 trillion isn't squat, quite honestly."
"I had a very respectful conversation with Mr. Trump, telling reporters that he and the president 'by and large share the same goal,' but have a 'difference in opinion in terms of how to do it.'"
"It’s wrong. It’s immoral. It has to stop."
"Eliminate it."
"We have to reduce the deficit. And so, we need to focus on spending, spending, spending."
"This is our moment."
"mortgaging our children’s future"
"mortgaging our children's future."
"I think there are enough Republicans to stop the process."
"Listen, in the House, President Trump can threaten to primary [holdouts], and those guys want to keep their seats. I understand the pressure. Can’t pressure me that way."
"Somebody’s got to be the dad that says, ‘I know y’all want to go to Disney World, but we can’t afford it.’ I guess I’m going to be that guy."