Peter Welch actually said...

"You know, that is actually helpful, because I think, while we are talking about the frustration, we here can legislate the program, hopefully come up with some money."

"There is nothing more important than the Agriculture Committee."

"I have never understood why they really need that nonrefundable ticket, other than it is a way they can extract more money."

"The more security that family has that they will get their money back, they may be disappointed that they can't go to that event."