Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"There is a clear Federal responsibility to this system."

"I am happy to support the nomination of Elizabeth Harman to become Assistant Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency."

"I am proud to join the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and many others in endorsing this nomination."

"I have three criteria that I use to evaluate all Executive Branch nominees: Competence, integrity, and commitment to the core mission of the Department."