Richard Shelby actually said...

"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."

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

"Thank you, Mr. Inspector General. We appreciate the work you're doing, your dedication."

"we want to protect the Constitution, we want to protect the people against all enemies, foreign and domestic."