Tom Cole actually said...

"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."

"We need to look toward some way to get at least some mandatory funding."

"Thank you very much, Madam Chair."

"Madam Chair, you are the chair of this subcommittee and the full committee. I don't think you have to apologize to anybody when you take some time."