"opening statement"
"I am wondering if you have any plans to help domestic violence shelters in particular."
"Let me turn to a troubling aspect of most disasters that we have had in recent years."
"It was reported that one third of the sexual assaults that occurred during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita took place at emergency shelters."
"Our Nation's leadership in a number of important areas is threatened by this budget request, and we need to recognize that if we want our Nation to be at the forefront of innovation and job creation, ..."
"We need to place a high priority on NASA's Earth Science research, and I look forward to discussing this topic further today."
"I strongly oppose the elimination of these programs, Mr. Chairman, and I hope that we can work together in a bipartisan manner to preserve these programs that so greatly benefit the American people."
"I strongly oppose this proposed cut."
"There is little justification for cutting vital agencies, like NSF, simply to fund a Defense Department already receiving more than half a trillion dollars each year."
"I strongly oppose this proposed budget cut."
"Quite frankly, implementing such a proposal undermines America's competitiveness, economic opportunity, and domestic security."