Richard Shelby actually said...

"I think it's critical that Inspectors General have that ability to make the decision for themselves, and legislation obviously would clear it up entirely."

"We want to make sure you have the tools to do your job, because the Inspector General... was created for a reason."

"I think you're put there to do that job, in your sworn oath to do that job."

"I think that we need to make sure, under all circumstances, that you and your fellow Inspector Generals have unfettered access to documents that could root out wrongdoing in any Department."