Kay Hutchison actually said...

"We want to work in a spirit of cooperation."

"I certainly appreciate what you have said and agree that we worked hand-in-hand, hand-in-glove, completely together in a bipartisan way."

"It just seems like, with all that's happening, we ought to be proactive in studying it and keeping data."

"NOAA's Administrator, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, has dedicated herself to advancing research, science, innovation and technology at NOAA."