Sam Graves actually said...

"Americans know that they can no longer buy the same amount of food, clothing, gasoline, and other necessities with their hard-earned dollars as they could just a year and a half ago."

"My focus now is going to be on oversight of the law and ensuring that it is implemented efficiently, effectively, and adheres to the letter of the law."

"That's why it is incumbent upon the Department and Congress to make sure every single dollar from this law counts."

"Having said that, I do recognize it is now the law of the land, and I respect that fact."