Gary Palmer actually said...

"I think it would be reasonable, and I would like to have the opportunity to help you with that."

"Republicans care about poor people as much as Democrats, just the same as we care about clean air and healthy drinking water."

"I would like to enter into the record this document that shows that our average growth since--for the 7 years has been 3.21 percent."

"But that does not mitigate against having a date certain for this because the issue here is whether or they are in compliance."