Cathy McMorris Rodgers actually said...

"Field hearings are extremely important. It makes all the difference to be able to go to a Member's district."

"We were able to go down to the Rio Grande River after the hearing late at night and be able to see the activity at the river in real time."

"we are talking half a trillion dollars that we have identified of new spending within this committee's jurisdiction."

"it takes a staff to do the follow up and to really understanding the details and be able to ask the questions and make sure that we are holding them accountable."