Garret Graves actually said...

"Thank you, Madam Chair. And, Madam Chair, I want to thank you once again for holding this hearing."

"I'm worried that the Majority's investigation seems to be taking a turn in a direction I don't believe is helpful and could be harmful to the shared goal of safety."

"We need to start looking at the resiliency of the tax base of these communities."

"It doesn't make sense. It doesn't. And, obviously, not thoughtful policy has been progressed by this House within the last few months."