Chris Stewart actually said...

"the vast majority of Americans want to see this be successful, including the vast majority of Republicans, including all of the members of this Committee."

"I look forward to discussing these absolutely critical issues with our witnesses today, and learning about how we can restore U.S. leadership in weather forecasting."

"We need a world-class system of weather prediction in the United States--one, as the National Academy of Sciences recently put it, that is 'second to none.'"

"We have seen the devastating effects that severe weather can have on this country, and this bill would establish a priority mission for all of NOAA to improve forecasts and warnings to protect lives a..."