"I will be praying that you have God's favor and wisdom in doing your important work."
"Instead of punishing New England's fishermen--and shutting down their businesses--federal officials should be acknowledging their positive role as stewards of the ocean's environmental resources."
"My district contains 3,403 bridges; a total of over 20,000 miles of local and interstate roadway."
"Louisiana, despite maximizing and capturing available Federal dollars every year, sees a transportation budget that is only about 6- to $700 million annually."
"Improving our Nation's infrastructure is an area where we can find common ground and make real improvements to the daily lives of the American people."
"I am excited to advocate today about maintaining a strategic edge in reinforcing our national defense needs within the Defense appropriations budget."
"We are a poor State and I know there are many needs in your own districts, as well."
"I appreciate the opportunity to come before you today to consider funding priorities for the fiscal year 2018."
"I appreciate you giving me the opportunity today to provide input for the fiscal year 2018 defense appropriations."
"Just as many of the other members have here stated, my State is in desperate need of immediate action."
"Let's hope not catastrophic levels."