"It is frustrating to us to have to operate under a continuing resolution when we could do some things."
"We relinquished our authority under the Constitution, it doesn't matter who the President is."
"We ought to have a national standard for ammonium nitrate throughout the world that has a common odor."
"We need to be more proactive."
"I think it is a lack of leadership that has put us on an unsustainable path that, if enacted, would lead to this country's economic demise."
"I want to congratulate the chairman and the committee for the good work we are trying to do to keep this country fiscally sound."
"There is no question that California already has a tough time convincing companies to consider us."
"Without water, you can't do anything. Without energy, you can't."
"I would to carry on, on this subject."
"I am concerned that the proposed designation may have devastating and long-reaching economic ramifications."
"Without a reliable water supply, our cities cannot grow. Without roads and infrastructure to get our goods to market, our economy cannot grow, and we cannot create jobs."