Roy Blunt actually said...

"we really have to continue, in my view, to firmly establish our Federal commitment to the National Institute of Health (NIH)."

"We must continue to firmly establish our Federal commitment to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)."

"I want to thank Senator Murray for her support and leadership as we, again, finish the bill that is still pending before the Congress to add another $2 billion to the basic research funding at NIH."

"Thank you, Chairman Blunt and Ranking Member Murray, for the opportunity to speak to the Subcommittee today."