Richard Shelby actually said...

"I remain concerned that prioritizing funding increases and new funding for programs distributed competitively rather than formula funded programs results in the redirection of critical Federal funds f..."

"I am eager to hear what the Department, working in concert with NOAA, can do to ensure that future missteps do not occur."

"I am pleased to be working with you again, Madam Chair, on the CJS Subcommittee and I am eager to begin the discussion of the President's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal."

"Dr. Blank, I have got to find out more about that."