Chris Stewart actually said...

"Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma. This tragedy highlights the importance of real time forecasting to protect lives and property."

"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..."

"I recognize that you have been a National leader on this for many years and we appreciate that."