Maria Cantwell actually said...

"But they, obviously, are seeking coordination for their interests. I mean, they want their dollars to be spent wisely, and that is why we are here with this legislation. Is that correct?"

"How would we measure that? I mean, if you are saying there is a multiplier effect that is better than what they got, in these tough economic times, how would you show that support in advance?"

"Thank you all very much for being here. Thank you for your dedication to this important issue."

"Without a coordinated effort--which I wanted to go back to Dr. Reeves."