Gary Palmer actually said...

"I don't have a lot of confidence in the rulemaking process at this time, and its impact that it's already had is pretty severe."

"I think that's one of the problems that we have in trying to make sure that the taxpayers' interests are protected."

"Then what is your response to the OIG's finding that the use of the draft memorandum, without telling anyone, is likely to mislead audiences, including Congress, who expect the Department to follow it..."

"Well, my concern is, as the OIG's report points out, is that it's likely to mislead people, including Congress."