Elijah Cummings actually said...

Today's hearing is yet another reminder why we must build upon the success of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act or risk a backslide...

Today's jobs report shows employers cut 11,000 jobs in November, the smallest decline since the recession began.

I am glad you are there. And I don't know how many people could stand the pressure of what you are dealing with.

I want to, first of all, thank you for what you have been able to accomplish in a few months.