Nita Lowey actually said...

"I believe my friend, the ranking member, Tom Cole, will concur that biomedical research is one of the most important investments a country can make because it gives the gift of life."

"The totality of this budget is contrary to the needs of the American people and the very promises of this administration."

"For as long as I have been a part of this Subcommittee, we have had bipartisan agreement that foreign assistance is critical to our national security and to maintaining America's leadership role in th..."

"Let me very clear: Our nation's security cannot afford a budget that does not adequately fund our diplomatic and development programs, or life-saving humanitarian assistance."