Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I asked the Inspector General of the VA to investigate claims that have come to my attention in my constituent area program."

"I would ask the subcommittee to come up, if the staff would, just to validate the need and necessity for the MILCON request."

"I would like to hear what is it that you need from us to give you the flexibility to do that, and number two, what are the impediments to do that?"

"I really want to thank you for the job, and will do what I can to get you a juicy allocation."