Paul Tonko actually said...

"I think we need to step up and say, hey, look, this is a hidden infrastructure that cannot be out of sight and out of mind."

"We don't want to wreck a good program. We don't want to marginalize any of our small businesses."

"Rescued by the buzzer. Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"I find this troubling. It is not an issue we need to consider at this time."