Frank Lucas actually said...

"I'm very proud of NOAA, and the National Weather Service's facilities at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma."

"I would like to thank you and Chairwoman Fletcher for holding this joint hearing today on the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP)."

"Efforts to reduce the loss of life and property from windstorms is of extreme importance to my family, friends, and neighbors."

"Accurate forecasting not only helps our businesses make strategic plans, but it helps us to protect lives and properties during severe weather events."