Mark Begich actually said...

"I have seen a lot of people lose offices because of ethical issues, but you are right, journalists add to it."

"It is the most ridiculous system I have ever seen."

"I am looking to the two Members here who are going to do the markup with the other Members sitting here, this is going to be an insistent theme on my part."

"when I hear the word 'fair' system, usually that means, to be very frank with you, Alaska gets kind of left out"