Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I think we need to certainly make it more rigorous, and we need to make it clear for people."

"this is a high priority of mine, and as a member of the Budget Committee, I will be able to ensure that we take this up in the committee."

"I hope is that this year, we will find a vehicle that will allow us to enact this legislation and provide the certainty of funding going forward."

"I am confident that we can pass the legislation in committee, and that will give us a chance to bring it to the Senate floor."