I think Hammond would have forgiven Seaton, as he was a forgiving soul. And he would have said everybody makes mistakes", and that we all learn, at some point. I appreciate what Seaton and Foster are doing to get their cohorts in the Senate to debate and vet the issue and the fixes offered without limiting what tools that are "on the table". 
Prohibiting any "demonstrably needed" deficit reduction tools to be used in affecting the deficit quickly and effectively, will only continue the tearing down of the fabric of our society. 
By choosing instead to do nothing (by limiting affective options such as an income tax) but continue to spend savings, is weakening the threads that were intended to bind that fabric together keeping it strong and keeping us a strong safe and vibrant state.