Nita Lowey actually said...

"Maybe it is a good thing this hearing is coming to a close, because frankly, if it is confusing to many of us here, I think, and I hope, you can straighten us out."

"So what can we do differently? We all agree the need is great."

"we hope you can shed light today on what appears to be perpetual stonewalling by HUD and Secretary Carson"

"I am committed to working with you to ensure that NASA can advance our Nation's exploration priorities as effectively and as efficiently as possible."