Mark Begich actually said...

we want input. So many times I get complaints--I don't know if Senator Rubio does--we put a bill down and then people say, why didn't you ask us.

Emphasizes the importance of seeking input before drafting legislation.

11/13/2013

More Mark Begich Quotes

But it does drive some questions for me. And I appreciate the Ranking Member's effort in this area, and I actually support this idea.

Let me ask you personally. Do you think that is something that we should strive to do?

OK, I think that will specifically answer the questions that we are all asking around this topic.

How big would you say that universe is if you could measure it in volume of people? Is it a few thousand? Is it tens of thousands?