04/18/2016
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"I have enjoyed the ranking of the most conservative member from time to time, and always hasten to say that I may be, but I am a big spender in two areas, national defense and infrastructure."
"Not everyone thought we could get it done, but we proved them wrong."
"Oklahoma's--and the nation's--water resources issues, studies, and projects cannot afford to be kept waiting due to congressional inaction."
"I plan to continue on this Committee and be very active."