Frank Pallone actually said...

I worked with Congresswoman Blackburn and Congresswoman Giffords at that time to authorize critical path public-private partnerships.

We will certainly try. However, we have a backlog that comprises almost--there are 2,600 applications in the queue that we have to clear out...

I am optimistic that we can strengthen it further.

We have not yet reached full agreement on the discussion draft in time for today's hearing.