Chris Stewart actually said...

"The United States needs a world-class weather predicting system that effectively safeguards American lives and property."

"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.'"