Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"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."

"The Pajaro River project was first authorized by the Federal Flood Control Act of 1966, but it was only in December of last year that we were able to secure a final feasibility report to move this pro..."

"Unfortunately, the current reality is that there is no way for the corps to tap this authority for new projects."