Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"It is so vital that we get implementation right the first time, as Ms. Rice said."

"Congratulations, sir. Thank you, Mr. Hubbard, for your continued service to our country and semper fi."

"We all understand the importance that the passage of this Forever GI Bill will have for future generations of veterans to come."

"Is there a possibility you can contact, obviously the heroes, to ease their mind, maybe verbally over the telephone, what have you?"