Suzanne Bonamici actually said...

"This event is a painful reminder that we are all vulnerable to unexpected disasters, and it also highlights how critical the work of the National Weather Service is as a public safety tool."

"The importance of weather forecasting and the work of NOAA are so important that we are invoking our Rule XI right to ask for a second day of witnesses."

"I support the Paycheck Fairness Act. I hope we can pass that."

"I think maybe Perry Mason didn't lose a case. But for the most part there are risks involved."