Earl Blumenauer actually said...

When I consider the tone with which you were greeted, I am amazed that you are willing to come back.

I am appalled at the amount of fraud that occurred. But given the urgency, trying to help desperate people, I understand why we were there.

This hearing helps us set the context, and is a powerful reminder for me of what we were going through.

The Federal Government should not interfere with these programs and the will of the voters in each of these states.