Frank Lucas actually said...

"Thank you, Chairwoman Johnson, for holding today's hearing, and thank you to all of our witnesses for offering your insight into our Nation's weather forecasting future."

"Written statement by Representative Frank Lucas, Ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives."

"Allocating me time. I'd simply say to my colleagues I appreciate the input that both of you offered."

"It's important that we hear from Members. They, like you and I, represent and reflect the interests and the focus of their constituents all across the country."