Nita Lowey actually said...

"Our schools do need Federal assistance, including teacher quality programs."

"Last year, Congress passed the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act. Maybe we can end this hearing on a high note."

"I think that is something we have to look at again because this issue has been discussed as long as I have been here on this committee, which is quite a while."

"We all appreciate what you are doing because we are all looking for money so we can spend it."