John Hoeven actually said...

"I'm hopeful, again, working with Senator Tester and others, we get this done."

"Now Senator Tester, being really sharp and on the ball, is ahead of the rest of us."

"We will want to get, from both of you, your estimate of the timeline to get where Dr."

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