Cindy Hyde-Smith actually said...

"Taxpayers continue to face financial uncertainty from the pandemic, as we well know, and this should not be compounded by the Federal Government's inability to return money lawfully owed to them."

"I believe greater flexibility on funding might allow States to better target resources."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman."

"I am concerned that restricting CDC money to specified activities prevents States from being able to address issues that vary from State to State."