Mark Begich actually said...

"executive power is much more stronger than legislative power, at the end of the day, is my own personal view."

"I would be all fine with line item because it keeps legislative bodies in check."

"Let me ask you, because my time is up, as an Attorney, what is your confidence level on the way this is drafted now, that it will withstand constitutional challenge?"

"I am a supporter of earmarks. I think legislative power is--part of what we do is represent our constituency."