Chellie Pingree actually said...

"I am also pleased your requests include investments for species conservation and preserving biodiversity. These are essential if we are to protect our cultural and natural resources for present and fu..."

"I am very excited to be here with you today, and congratulations on your return as chair of the committee."

"I am going to quote you on that, the not ridiculous part."

"I would be fully committed to doing anything we can to make sure that the Justice Department... is doing their job because it is a just staggering issue that we are still dealing with this."