If we weren't running deficits, if we weren't spending more than we were taking in, there would be no reason whatsoever to increase the debt ceiling.

There was no avoiding the fact that we were going to hit our debt ceiling.

If we reach the debt ceiling, we don't have to default. Getting to that point just won't allow us to reach new debt.

Debt ceiling is something that, you know, any time the president asks for the authority to increase the debt ceiling, the debt burden on our children and grandchildren, I think that requires a pretty serious discussion, robust debate.

If it took multiple debt ceiling hikes, I'd rather achieve the savings.

I always think a debt ceiling is a good tool to carry something.