Nita Lowey actually said...

"I want to thank you. And as a strong supporter of the BBG and other similar programs, many of us have had questions about their effectiveness."

"Your statement was eloquent, so very important, and I think there are too many people who don't take the time to talk about the importance of this account back home."

"The budget was shocking, disappointing. I can think of many other adjectives."

"Defense, diplomacy, and development are equal legs on the stool of American foreign policy."