Nita Lowey actually said...

We cannot turn back the clock on lifesaving biomedical research.

We respectfully request that you preserve and enhance the various rural programs under your jurisdiction for FY18.

We owe it to all current and future veterans to tackle these challenges now, and this subcommittee is committed to achieving that goal.

I have to tell you, as the ranking member, Chairman Frelinghuysen and I go to a lot of committee hearings. But this affects my heart.