Tom Cole actually said...

"Technology is certainly important in today's society, but these increases appear to be out of line in light of tight budget constraints."

"I worked at workforce issues from the local government level, from a State government level, and now at a Federal level."

"I appreciate very much on that, Mr. Secretary."

"If you do that, again, we would request to be involved because, actually, what happens there obviously reflects back on our own budget."