Steny Hoyer actually said...

We are not the agent of the administration. We are the agent of the American people, as you are.

These HAVA programs must receive the funding they need to ensure that our elections remain secure, accurate, and accessible.

But we are going to have legitimate differences. We are going to have discussions about the level of funding.

But I am pleased to be back on this subcommittee, on which I served for 23 years prior to my becoming majority leader 20 years ago.