Cindy Hyde-Smith actually said...

"I'm a firm believer in the importance of financial literacy education, have been for many, many years."

"I am certainly committed to upholding your thoughtful and your effective leadership on this subcommittee for the past several years."

"I am disappointed to see that even with the proposed increase funding, this request zeroes out programs that are priorities for this subcommittee."

"I believe that the funding decisions need to be met with fiscal responsible decisionmaking that ensures taxpayers are prioritized also."