Diana DeGette actually said...

"We cannot allow the risk of imperfection in these programs to paralyze them as bridges crumble, as manufacturing lines stall for want of microchips, as the climate becomes increasingly hostile for our..."

"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..."

"the minority intends to make sure that there is no waste, fraud, or abuse in these programs"

"I regret that is not the tone from the majority. They have described these important programs as a frivolous spending spree."