Garret Graves actually said...

"I agree with virtually all of the recommendations you all have made. But I do think that we need to recognize--and I think you affirmed this--that the states need to step up as well."

"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."