Cynthia Lummis actually said...

"I come from the point of view that we can't afford the President's budget."

"This Congress has an obligation to make sure that the money that we are spending has a measurable impact on our economy."

"I am just curious about why the emphasis on spending more at the Federal level when education is really a State responsibility."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, I would like to say, Dr. Kanter, it is so nice to see a community college gal here in Washington."