"I know things are--the President is focusing on the brain research effort, and so on."
"One out of every 5 Medicare dollars--that is a lot, $1 out of 5 Medicare dollars--is spent on someone with Alzheimer's."
"I strongly support all of our nominees and welcome you to the committee."
"It sent, I think, a message of hope throughout the countryside and obviously would not have happened without the great work of this Committee and without your leadership."
"It did require bipartisan support, and I think it represents the best of the kind of work that can occur in this democracy."
"Thank you very much. It is easy to see that you are moving on all fronts, and we greatly appreciate that."
"Another priority in the Farm Bill that I mentioned was in the Energy Title focusing on bio-based manufacturing."
"I think this is really important in terms of, as you said, jobs and the economy."
"I would ask you to wrap up, Senator Grassley."
"I just want to associate myself with Senator Grassley and I believe we have given you authority to address abuses and am confident that you will be able to proceed to do that."
"Getting this implemented in its entirety is the top priority for me and for all of our Committee doing this the right way under the legislative intent of the Farm Bill obviously is something we are co..."
"When you say things are getting better, come to Michigan. We have several missing persons reports of people who found the potholes."