"We therefore respectfully ask the committee to continue funding for certified states."
"Breaking the promise of state share funding will upset 10 years of negotiation that resulted in the balance and compromise achieved in the 2006 amendments."
"I do not think Governor Crist is the problem. It is not the government in Florida that is the problem."
"It is the right thing to do. It is also 1,200 jobs in an area that is desperately in need of jobs."
"I totally agree with Mr. Cole and you."
"Well, if they are not willing to show some flexibility, we need to see if we cannot come up with some creative approaches to dealing with them."
"We are not opposed to the R&D in those areas, and do feel that there ought to be more devoted to USGS."
"Trust us. Thank you."
"When there is money available, it has got to go to the people most in need, and you are certainly one of them."
"I happen to agree with you in terms of earmarks. I think they are a proper reflection of Congressional intent individually and collectively."
"Thank you very much, President Gipp. And again, President King, thank you very much."