Jackie Speier actually said...

"When we do, as we often do, is not act until the last minute, do this lurching forward as we have this year."

"our government is in a shutdown, 800,000 Federal employees are furloughed, and Congress has abdicated its fundamental constitutional responsibility to fund the government."

"This is an absolute disgrace. This is stealing money from the American People."

"You recommended him for a retention bonus, which you did, correct?"