Tom Cole actually said...

"This is precisely the right time to be bold and go bigger."

"I don't think there is much doubt that a rapidly growing economy is kind of a precondition."

"I actually will be part of the escort party for the President tonight, so I will try to put a plug in for your White House conference."

"You are spot on in terms of the need and the importance of forward funding those programs to protect them, just like we do the veterans program."