Diana DeGette actually said...

"I was pleased to see that, as part of these bills, there was an increase in funding for inspector generals' offices, for the most part, and to do this work, because I think it is important work."

"I appreciate that."

"I was dismayed to hear that you did not receive the funding that you need to do your job. And I was pleased to hear that at least some of that funding is included in President Biden's budget this year..."

"We have even reduced staffing at some of these agencies to a really dangerous level."