Nita Lowey actually said...

"What about Russia? What are they really up to?"

"I would really ask you to help us with securing reauthorization."

"I am particularly pleased to be here today, and I cannot help but think what a great privilege you have to have this extraordinary portfolio, and how privileged we are to have you in that position, so..."

"Can you tell me if you are concerned that slashing funding by nearly half would jeopardize the contributions that heritage areas make to promote job creation and outdoor recreation?"