John Hoeven actually said...

"Are there tasks, are there things that you are assigned to do, you have to either do on a repetitive basis, on a recurring basis that we could perhaps use your time and research more efficiently if we..."

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

"we've got a good avenue for you to go back to people and say, 'Okay. We don't have the resources to do all these things.'"

"I look forward to this discussion on how we can do the best possible job with your budget and your appropriation."