Define 'high-speed rail.'

Unfortunately, catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy both present us with a challenge and with an opportunity.

I wish you had come to us to actually let us know what we could do to fix the problem.

It would be easy for the administration to come forward and say, 'Okay, let us talk.'

The gentleman's time has expired. I apologize to Mr. Joyce.

These are not decisions we wanted to make, but we had to make.

When there was a threat of a government shutdown, Mr. Almanza said that what would happen--because if the government shut down--I am quoting--'would impact business.'

Have you been told to make it as painful as possible, like other parts of the USDA?

Did anyone from the White House consult with you as to what was going to happen when his policy went into place?

But the President proposed and insisted it be in the Budget Control Act, but you haven't talked to him about the ramifications.

On March 4th, you warned airline passengers that they should get to the airports extra early because spending cuts had already led to long lines in some security check points.