"I would have to say that it is my understanding that these waivers are budget-neutral to the Federal Government."
"I hope that moving forward we can make this a bipartisan bill once again."
"I am confident that we can continue our long history of bipartisan cooperation and set aside some of our differences."
"Sadly, the Senate didn't get it done, but that doesn't mean that we can't keep trying."
"I hope that I would take you at your word that this hearing doesn't start a precedent of rushing to move new legislation without thorough analysis and oversight."
"I have serious concerns that this legislation unfairly picks winners and losers, and has the potential to waste valuable taxpayer dollars."
"I am afraid this bill abandons our bipartisan agreement from last Congress."
"There is no question that we need to increase STEM education."
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"Working together, we have delivered some very big wins--some would call them huge--for the American people over the years."
"I remain open-minded, but I have serious concerns that this legislation unfairly picks winners and losers, and has the potential to waste valuable taxpayer dollars."
"We need to complete the licensing process. This has been a bipartisan issue for decades."