Bruce Westerman actually said...

"As we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress."

"I commend the Administration for at least putting a budget suggestion together."

"One issue that is very important to me--and I think it is important to all members of this Committee, regardless of party--is the devastating wildfires that we have seen."

"That Congress has allowed this to persist, as our needs only continue to grow, represents a problem in dire need of a solution."