Mark Begich actually said...

"I think this Committee has a huge opportunity for oversight and what we can do to help the Federal Government operate in a much better way."

"The level of our spending is just--there is no end in sight, unfortunately, and it is out of control."

"You think some of this can be--this--the concepts can be exported out to New England and other parts of the country?"

"You say that with a smile. I know what you mean."