Gary Peters actually said...

"Our bill calls for the Director of OSTP to coordinate the development and implementation of Federal Government activities to improve the Nation's ability to prepare, avoid, mitigate, respond to, and r..."

"It is very frustrating when we have bureaucratic layers that stand in the way of getting the resources necessary to deal with a crisis."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and congratulations, Mr. Bryan and Mr. Gaynor, for your nominations, and, if confirmed, your willingness to serve in these very important positions."

"If confirmed, I will look forward to working very closely with you to do this."