Charles Rangel: “I hope that this hearing is not just an excuse to cut things and to be negative, but to find out how we can better use…”

I never mentioned subsidies. That is a dirty word, and I know it.

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.

Technology is the new international language.