"the only body that can actually make cuts is Congress when it passes those 12 appropriations bills, right?"
"the President can't unilaterally make cuts, he can propose cuts, right?"
"It seems to me the point of this hearing was to bring a whole bunch of people in to testify as to their political beliefs about what the President should or shouldn't be doing."
"Right here in Congress is where the rubber hits the road."
"Do I think that this bill will solve the root problems of the drug shortage crisis? No. But do I think it is a necessary first step? Absolutely."
"I believe that their testimony would greatly inform the subcommittee's investigation of the Department of Energy loan guarantee to Solyndra."
"It is critically important that we understand a number of factors: First, whether the Bush and Obama administrations conducted due diligence on the loan guarantee."
"I respect that they have this constitutional prerogative, but I am disappointed they will not answer our questions."
"Republicans in Congress are now dancing on Solyndra's grave, but they seem to have a case of collective amnesia."
"We need to face reality and stop denying science. Climate change is real, and it is caused by man."
"Last night, Republicans voted to block funding for clean vehicles, and they voted to take away funding for innovative renewable energy projects."
"I think that oversight directed towards ensuring efficient and effective federal regulation is an important endeavor."