Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"Well, guys--first of all, thank you. It's really exciting to hear you. And we really, again, want to salute your daring and your bravery and your courage."

"Let's go where no Senate's gone before, and get this job done."

"this is the way we ought to be at the table, I might add, authorizers and appropriators, not only celebrating, but really working together for the good of the country."

"Let me say why I'm raising this."