Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"Hopefully we prioritize direct funding to state and local counties, especially smaller ones, when it comes to any sort of a next stimulus package"

"Unfortunately, our local counties, our local cities that rely on that hospitality are taking a big hit right now"

"this really is not a partisan issue, and not a partisan issue here in this budget room; whereas, Republicans and Democrats should both be willing to stand up for the authority of Congress, really no m..."

"the Constitution is clear, is that we do have the power of the purse and that it is us and not the president that should determine how our government and its programs are funded."