Our communities must begin rebuilding without delay.

I am also concerned that the sequester could impede this disaster response.

this rate, which amounts to just over 2 percent, does not match the need I am seeing on the ground.

I appreciate that information. And I think it is so very vital, because many of our businesses are making a decision now, should they lift, should they rebuild, or should they relocate?

I really do want to thank you for your service to your country, to the State of Colorado.

the National Heritage areas will be funded at $9 million in the request, a 50 percent reduction.

I sometimes think maybe we would be better having us stay home and work with our constituents and solve their problems.

I cannot condone the use of taxpayer dollars to defend a discriminatory law at any time.

We know where the power is on this committee.

It seems to me certainly based upon what is happening around the country... that the Congress of the United States... was mandated or made a decision to intervene against the path of history.

It will be impossible to avoid significant employee furloughs requiring a reduction in air travel to a level that can be safely managed by the remaining staff and causing delays and disruptions across the country.