Rob Portman actually said...

"I don't think I've ever heard an agency head say, including in my time at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that a 5 percent reduction in spending was not a cut."

"I'd like to join you, Madam Chair, in welcoming those here today and tell you thank you for your service and for those who serve under you."

"Clearly, since the Cold War our approach has had to change with regard to the issues you deal with every day."

"Thank you, Madam Chair, for this hearing and for our previous one, where we had the opportunity to speak with some of your colleagues in closed session."