Barbara Boxer : There are many ways to reduce our deficit and avert the sequester . Boxer : I think we should do everything possible to avoid a government shutdown. She says House Republicans ' `` Plan C '' is not a solution , it 's a recipe for disaster . Boxer : That means a balanced approach of new revenues and sensible spending cuts that will keep our economy growing and protect American families . Our top priority should be to strengthen the economy using a balanced approach .
Barbara Boxer : There are many ways to reduce our deficit and avert the sequester . Boxer : I think we should do everything possible to avoid a government shutdown. She says House Republicans ' `` Plan C '' is not a solution , it 's a recipe for disaster . Boxer : Our top priority should be to strengthen the economy using a balanced approach .