John Hoeven actually said...

"We all encounter you on a regular daily basis, and you're very professional. And I just want you to know we really appreciate it."

"I think it's incredibly important. It's certainly a symbol of our country and a symbol for the world."

"I think that we really are going to have to look at some prioritization."

"That is required. That is first. You have to do that and then you take the committee/subcommittees as you are able to."