Tom Cole actually said...

"It is one thing to make a mistake and try to correct it. It is another to willfully and needlessly harm the very people the Department is charged with helping."

"The most recent funding shortfall, and particularly the reaction of the administration to it, is simply unacceptable."

"I think it would be helpful for people to hear that."

"I think it has been exceptional and it has been a great bipartisan partnership in this committee."