"I still believe the U.S. Congress is the best deliberative body in the world."
"I appreciate the opportunity to discuss ways to improve the resources available to Congress for science and technology issues."
"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."
"Each year, lives are lost and billions are spent recovering from the destruction caused by tornadoes, hurricanes and other windstorms."
"It is important we continue to support the federal research done through NWIRP to improve our understanding of windstorms."
"I couldn't help but note you mentioned Kansas examining the implementation of a residential safe room program very similar to what we're doing in Oklahoma."
"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 Vice Chairman Bera for holding this hearing, especially given that we are in the middle of flu season."
"Vaccination is, by far, the best flu prevention measure we have today."
"Accurate forecasting not only helps our businesses make strategic plans, but it helps us to protect lives and properties during severe weather events."
"The United States was once the world's leader in numerical weather prediction, but we can't credibly make that claim today."