"We are cutting away at things like education and scientific research and innovation, which have previously provided a strong foundation for our economic growth."
"It weakens an economic recovery that has already been weak and is not delivering for the people you are asking about."
"I wonder if you can talk a little bit--if you feel expert enough to talk about how this impacts--this uncertainty, the prospect of a shutdown, the prospect of a default, the continuing weight of the s..."
"In my view, our country faces twin challenges, stabilizing our debt and deficit without shortchanging our future."
"We cannot have all stimulus or all austerity. We need to have a balanced approach."
"I believe that we have to face both of these challenges head on and address them in a bold yet balanced way."
"Too many are waiting far too long for the benefits that they have earned."
"We provide gender-specific military sexual trauma treatment at all of our medical centers."
"When our servicemen and -women return from serving their country, they and their families deserve the peace of mind that they will have all the resources they need to thrive upon their return."
"I think we have made great progress."
"Veterans do not want to hear about new programs or new processes. They really want results, and so do I."