Mark Begich actually said...

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

"I am a big supporter of the concepts of this legislation. Again, disclosure to me is really critical."

"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."

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