Eleanor Norton actually said...

"I recognize and appreciate that predisaster funding, we have over and again found by this subcommittee and committee, saves us enormously, $4 savings from $1 invested."

"After the terrorist attack, it scared the dickens out of the country, and I must say that it scared us so badly that after the fact we actually threw money at every jurisdiction."

"I recall that in order to get funds for Sandy even after New York and New Jersey were laid low, it took two votes to get funding for you to begin to do your work after Sandy."

"Yeah, what I would suggest if you follow the money, if the largest amount of money was given for competition..."