Hank Johnson actually said...

"I urge this committee to make LIHEAP a priority in its budget."

"I sincerely believe that the president's budget proposal is a balanced approach that includes short term incentives to spur immediate job growth, and includes long term deficit reduction."

"Senate republicans have not been shy about their goal, which is to defeat President Obama, make him a one-term President."

"I would suggest, however, that we have a hearing to examine the unprecedented obstruction of the Senate republicans of the confirmation process, and how it is hurting our economic recovery, our effort..."