Annie Kuster actually said...

"I hope you will use your clout with the Appropriations Committee to get the funding we need."

"We have had loss of life from floods. We have had tremendous damage to property. We have had whole towns washed away."

"I have been very involved with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in a task force to combat the heroin epidemic."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our panel for being with us."