Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I think what you sense here is a sense of bipartisanship and a desire to return to regular order."

"the indiscriminate cuts of the sequester will have an adverse impact on the ability of States and school districts to provide essential support and services to high-need students and schools."

"Senator Durbin, you really were a stalwart as you stepped forward."

"I want you to know, during these times, particularly relating to, as we face sequester, and the continuing funding resolution, that just as your people are ready to fight for America, we were ready to..."