Kristi Noem actually said...

"There is a total lack of confidence by those in the accounting community that the status quo has the capacity and the capability to get there."

"I think what you are doing today by providing oversight and focusing on the issue is desperately needed."

"I think we need to look at what we are doing. And we are damaging ourselves by the short-term, disruptive nature of trying to plan for a very, very complex future."

"I am proud and honored to have the opportunity to introduce all of you to Pat Costello."