Mark Begich actually said...

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

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

"I am hopeful that he will, in fact, move forward and work with us on this issue."