Zoe Lofgren actually said...

"It's not an occasion for joy. It's one of solemn obligation."

"Those conditions are completely unacceptable, and I am hoping we can follow up with you subsequent to this hearing."

"I was grateful that Mr. Davis joined me in sending that letter to the Appropriations Committee."

"I am hopeful that we can approach the Smithsonian deferred maintenance backlog in that same spirit."