Bill Johnson actually said...

"Let me be clear, all funds must be raised by the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation; this will not cost the taxpayer a single dime."

"I believe that he is a true American hero, and I look forward to his testimony today."

"Those words should be included among the tributes to the greatest generation, memorialized on the national mall..."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Grijalva, for holding this hearing today and for considering this legislation..."