Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"It is clearly, clearly distinct from executive agencies that carry out policy directives from the White House."

"Again, FERC is an independent agency. It must remain an independent agency."

"I appreciate your explanation. But I think it does speak to the issue that I have raised which is ensuring that the FERC is absolutely independent and that the leadership at the top remains so."

"I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman."