Nita Lowey actually said...

"I appreciate your efforts, and I know how much time you have spent on them, and I am pleased to hear your commitment that the parties have to come to the table."

"And lastly, can you share concrete results and progress with respect to USAID's bilateral education program?"

"I don't think this is the appropriate forum to deal with it."

"Failure to provide the adequate resources to address an impending environmental catastrophe risks creating conditions for even greater dangers."