Tensions are rising as Democrats and Republicans left last-minute strategy meetings and assembled for the final debate and vote on the seven budget proposals before the House.

Representatives from both sides of the aisle claim to be looking forward to the debate and confident that an agreement can be reached that benefits all Americans.

Other members were not so sanguine.

"David Dreier is gay," said Rep. Barney Frank. "He's a Republican. They feel it’s their duty to spread hate in the guise of virtue, but really they're hypocrites."

Rep. David Obey had this to say about the Vice President: "I hear Dick Cheney kicks dogs."

It's shaping up to be a thoughtful and reasonable debate.