"I am very curious about what you are doing now to try and combat this."
"We have turned this into an extraordinary political issue that presidential candidates kick around."
"I want to thank you for the service that you render this country each and every day."
"I don't know anybody that cares more about young people getting a good education than you."
"If I am buying real estate in New York, I will listen to the President of the United States. If I am asking about infectious diseases, I am going to listen to Tony Fauci."
"When I think about the appropriations, you know, it is too easy sometimes get caught up in a what are we doing this year kind of mentality."
"I couldn't agree more."
"I just want to commend you for your vigilance here, and, frankly, also for the even-handed attitude."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I think like many members, this is always my favorite hearing of the year."
"And we all see the good in these investments, and we all feel as if you have been really good stewards of money that the Congress has chosen to put at your disposal."
"And we all think the American people and, frankly, all of humanity have benefited enormously as a result of those investments."
"Although Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Betty McCollum championed an amendment to strike this provision from the NDAA, no amendments were allowed to the NDAA and no further debate or consideration could be ma..."