Jerry Moran actually said...

"As far as I am concerned, since this is very much a matter of leveraging, it would be unfortunate to enable the States to supplant their own contribution with Federal funds, so I would hope that not b..."

"I want to make it clear for the record, what you did was to enable people who are currently employed in large part to be sustained in their efforts to maintain artistic activities."

"Very well done, Mr. Chairman, in your first appearance. I hope there are going to be many, and we look forward to seeing the impact that you are going to have on this country."

"But I am compelled today to ask that you take into consideration the returns we get on our investment in the arts."