Joyce Beatty actually said...

"Let me just very briefly say this is very important to me."

"I couldn't help but notice the audience behind our witnesses. Since I have been on this committee, this is without a doubt the youngest-looking--I don't want to make any assumptions--average age that ..."

"First of all, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for hosting this subcommittee hearing this morning."

"I want to take a moment to thank the American workers."