Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"The Federal Government must do the same, he said, and he announced a 3-year freeze on nonsecurity discretionary Government spending."

"I commend you for the work that you and all your staff have done."

"It seems like a lot of funding--a lot of new projects to be taking on at a time when we are looking to really rein in the budget here."

"So then with the $21.6 million that you are now requesting, do you believe that this is going to be sufficient to carry you through 2014?"