Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"We want to keep that momentum going to get value for our dollar, and at the same time this communication, we resolve problems without trying to put it in report language."

"we will be holding a full committee hearing, all hands on deck, on innovation, particularly in terms of life science and others"

"we strive, for the first time since 1996, not to have a lame duck."

"Our goal is to enact all 12 Appropriations bills before October 1, for the first time since 1996, in order to restore regular order--which means certainty and reliability in the appropriations process..."