Tom Cole actually said...

"it is indeed a great pleasure to have you here today."

"I believe collecting extensive data on the effects of marijuana and other drugs on a young person's brain will help us finally appreciate the harm these substances can do over time."

"Well, thank you very much, Dr. Collins. Let me begin by thanking you and your colleagues for not only your appearance here today, but obviously, your accessibility to all of us when we have questions."

"I must stay honestly within the jurisdiction of this committee and address these problems through available discretionary resources."