Nita Lowey actually said...

"Look, in conclusion, I just want to say I know your goals are similar to our goals."

"Lives will be lost as a result of this decision."

"I am greatly disturbed by the reimposition of the global gag rule, particularly this administration's unprecedented decision to expand this terrible policy to all global health assistance."

"It is difficult to reconcile these worthy goals with the administration's budget request for USAID."