William Timmons actually said...

"I encourage you to continue with your plans and do what you need to do to ensure that the Bureau's goals are fully embraced."

"We cannot bury our heads in the ground and pretend that innovation isn't occurring."

"We welcome you to the committee, and look forward to a productive engagement as a legislator."

"I hope my colleagues will treat you with the same type of fairness that they have sought for others."