Ron Estes actually said...

"the CBO has fallen short in recent years on some of its work, and I hope that after today's conversation, you feel emboldened to actually address some of the needed changes"

"It is refreshing for our committee to hold field hearings away from the Nation's Capital so that we can hear directly from Americans."

"Unfortunately, it has made it tougher in a lot of cases. And we need to make sure that we focus on policies that help make it better beneficial for American citizens."

"it is disappointing and frustrating to hear some of the numbers being shared today."