Frank Lucas actually said...

"We can't assume an endless increasing budget, and must be aware of that fact."

"At the end of the day, all of the activities under NOAA's budget request should have one fundamental end goal, protecting lives and property."

"Thank you, Chairman Miller, and I want to extend my warmest welcome to Administrator Spinrad."

"Congress controls the purse, and you're here to make the case for your vision of NOAA."