Tom Cole actually said...

"I take considerable pride in the fact that for 7 years in a row you and I have managed to get this bill across the line."

"I want to reiterate again thank you, thank you, thank you for the bold stance that you took with respect to how we fund the Indian Health Service."

"Count me as very skeptical that we could hit the administration's proposed number because I just think it is going to take longer to set this up and organize it than perhaps you envision."

"I respect the President to submit what budget, but at the end of the day, if he wants bipartisan support that is going to be an issue we are going to have to confront."