John Hoeven actually said...

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

"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."

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

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