“The statement by Moody’s today is another clear indication of the need to act and to act soon in order to remove all doubt that the United States will not default on its obligations.”

“Americans have been clear that their top priority is creating jobs; this week in Congress, Republicans are ignoring job creation and instead rolling back clean water protections that ensure the safety of the water Americans drink and in which they swim and fish.”

“On a regular basis, through the new media we hear from young people across the country about every move that is made in Washington, D.C. We wanted to bring many of them to the table so that we could have a conversation so that when I go to the table later today, I can be fresh and current in what their thinking is and what they’re hearing, what they’re hearing about the budget, how reducing the deficit is important to their future but creating jobs today in a budget that has growth is very important to them, how Pell Grants and keeping them affordable is essential.”

“The thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with the people of India, the victims of the attack and their families as they reel from the tragedy in Mumbai. Senseless attacks such as these shock civilized people everywhere.”

“It’s lights out on the Republicans’ latest bright idea: ignoring jobs, making light bulbs less energy efficient, and asking American families to foot the bill. After 6 months in the majority, it’s time Republicans shined a spotlight on Americans’ top priority – jobs.”

“Good afternoon. Good afternoon. I know you are there. I can hear you breathing. [Laughter.] Today, we are gathered here as the Democratic women Members of Congress to recognize a moment of opportunity and responsibility. We are committed to a balanced, bipartisan approach to the budget resolution that is fair to the middle class, honors the dignity of our seniors and their retirement, creates jobs, and educates our children as we reduce the deficit.”

“We are in a moment of great opportunity and responsibility. Democrats remain committed to a balanced and bipartisan agreement which is fair to the middle class, honors our seniors, creates jobs, and educates our children as we reduce the deficit.”

“We came into this weekend with the prospect that we could achieve a grand bargain. We are still hopeful for a large bipartisan agreement, which means more stability for our economy, more growth and jobs, and more deficit reduction over a longer period of time.”

‘The President and Vice President have encouraged a bipartisan, balanced approach to lower the deficit as we lift the debt ceiling. As we work to reduce the deficit, we must do so in a way that creates jobs, ensures tax fairness for the middle class, respects our seniors and educates our children.”