Tom Cole actually said...

Until we actually get the numbers where we can appropriate, things don't happen.

these are public dollars, and that scrutiny is very, very appropriate and questions from all sides are very, very appropriate.

if Americans are willing to support you with their checks, large and small, it suggests to me that you have done your mission.

If we don't get to a good number in the nondefense area, we will inevitably end up doing something that nobody on either side of the aisle w...