John Hoeven actually said...

"How many full-time equivalents do you have now?"

"Those estimates really are important, because they kind of determine whether we feel like we are getting a good bid or not, right, based on your estimates?"

"Okay, so then I am kind of leaning your way on this one."

"Mr. Ayers, thanks for being here, and we look forward to working with you on your budget, to do the best job we possibly can with the resources we have."