Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"These Federal agencies... will unfortunately be gutted if the sequester goes forward."

"Do you think it would also sap the energy of reform that--I don't want to put words in your mouth."

"it's really the impact on our economy both today and in the future."

"So the lack of funding would impact, say, a school district like Baltimore or Prince George's County or even one of my rural school districts?"