Nita Lowey actually said...

"the cuts are really hurting taxpayers."

"The U.N. is instrumental in advancing our national security interests around the world and in helping confront terrorism, nuclear proliferation, infectious disease, extreme poverty, and environmental ..."

"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."