Richard Shelby actually said...

"The President, in his State of the Union Address, I thought, laid out several new policies that would expand the role of the Federal Government."

"In the interest of reestablishing regular order... would all of you consider transmitting budget amendments for fiscal year 2013?"

"I think it is obvious that we need to return to regular order in the appropriations process."

"I believe the American public deserves a transparent and accountable budget process that restores fiscal order."