Roy Blunt actually said...

"I thank you, Mr. Chair and Ranking Member Klobuchar, for your continuing efforts here and cooperation."

"I am supportive of that, but I would like to hear a little bit more about your thought as to how those shorter-term certification programs would be defined and how Pell Grant eligibility would help pr..."

"And are there things we can do with $22 million that you did not have in the past for this purpose or other programs to encourage those menu options to be looked at and funded when chosen?"

"This request makes difficult decisions and prioritizes funding for programs while working under tight budget constraints."