David Scott actually said...

"Look, we have to put an amount in this bill. And now you have a chance to tell us what you think you need."

"When you say appropriate, tell me, what would you say? How much?"

"It is very important that we make sure that we provide you with sufficient funding to do this very much needed job."

"And let me ask you, can you share with us, are there any benefits to this provisional framework that provide the Commission with authorities or information to which you cannot currently assess?"