Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"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."

"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."

"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."

"we did not give them any path for success going forward..."