Al Green actually said...

"I was disappointed to hear that the President was going to cut $190 million from the discretionary appropriations in NFIP, but I was also even more disappointed to learn that he is appropriating $4.5 ..."

"While there may be many people in this room who are of the opinion that America is not great, it seems that the world views America as great."

"Where are the consequences for China's horrific treatment of an American citizen? There has been a lot of talk, but it is time for action."

"I also believe that it's time now for the nation of China to respect the rights of an American citizen, and let's get Sandy brought home as quickly as possible."