Nita Lowey actually said...

"the President submitted a budget, on political assumptions in terms of what is going to pass, in terms of taxes, that are a fantasy."

"I would strongly urge the administration to remain in close communication with this committee about plans for the use of funds."

"This is an important hearing, and I believe we all owe the thousands of U.S. personnel a debt of gratitude for combatting the deadliest Ebola outbreak the world has ever seen."

"We commend the U.S. military and government agencies who have responded to this crisis, but we must ensure that there has not been unnecessary duplication of effort."