Michael Burgess actually said...

"I greatly appreciate the presence of Mr. William Ditto, who hails from the great State of New Jersey."

"I would be remiss, as my chairman said, if I didn't mention how a member of our own body, Gabby Giffords, was also a victim of traumatic brain injury while performing her congressional duties."

"Congress is supposed to do the budget, and Congress does the appropriation."

"It seems thin, given the requested increase."