"We parlayed that into about 15 percent, almost completely choked the golden goose."
"The unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats at the FAA couldn't get off center."
"You will be creating a licensing category for the space support vehicles, whereupon they have kind of refused to do that."
"As Federal policy makers, we must remember that administration of elections is inherently a function of state and local governments."
"A one-size-fits-all approach is simply impractical."
"I would be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to highlight how partisan politics on the part of the House's Democrat leadership has once again failed to proceed through regular order."
"I am disappointed-but quite frankly not surprised, as this is just another in a long line of political stunts."
"I want to thank Mr. Paul Ziriax, Secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board, for testifying today."
"Under the leadership of Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, we have been conducting hearings and moving legislation under regular order."
"Unfortunately, the Democratic leadership of the House has chosen to ignore the Committee process."
"We, the Members of Congress, are the ones tasked with actually setting the funding levels after hearing from important witnesses, like Secretary Perry today."
"We don't have unlimited funds, and we can't fund every project, no matter how worthy."