Nita Lowey actually said...

I cannot in good conscience tell my constituents that their country does not value their bond, their commitment, or their family.

If the Congress thinks that because of some automatic cuts this has to be cut back, you are doing a few things.

operating the government under continuing resolutions and sequestration is not the right way to do it

Congress must do its work, and we on the Appropriations Committee are committed to writing thoughtful spending bills in regular order.