Richard Shelby actually said...

"In a time of constrained budgets, prioritization and strong oversight are essential to keeping the Department on the right path."

"I have joined several other Senators in advocating for a $30 million appropriation for this program."

"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."