"It's important in Mississippi. I know in Montana over the last 3 years we've been able to send books, over 4,000 books in fact, to 20 different small towns and these are small towns in rural areas as well as in reservations."
"Like others, I was troubled to learn that PREPA had contracted with an energy company, although based in my home state, with minimal experience."
"I would like to see that list of recommendations that have not yet been implemented by Congress as well as the executive branch."
"You mentioned that your ROI is dependent on Congress acting on what you recommend."
"Yes, do not check the ROI on Congress. I think that could be something embarrassing."
"So how much money are we leaving on the table?"
"I have consistently said we need 3,250 FTEs. That is the optimum level for GAO within the current budgetary situation."
"I also look forward to gaining a full understanding of your agencies' needs and priorities for the coming year to better serve the Congress and our great Nation."
"I would like to welcome everyone to the first of our fiscal year 2019 budget hearings for the agencies under the jurisdiction of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee."
"I think one of the truisms of forecasts is the forecast is always wrong."
"Montana is proud to claim one of the highest per capita rates in military service in the Nation."