John Hoeven actually said...

"I would much rather be up here asking for a budget request versus a fee increase, but it is the only option I have."

"In a biological event, decision makers need information quickly, but it must also be accurate."

"I am concerned about any fee increases at this point, particularly given the challenges in farm country right now."

"I think that is in your bailiwick, if you will, thinking about that and then finding, as you say, some of the brightest people from wherever to help you."