Richard Shelby actually said...

"Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Shelby"

"In exercising discretion--in exercising the power that this office has and that the agency has in this and a number of other very important issues, first and foremost I have got to look at it through ..."

"In other words, preempt the State in property and recording? That is a strong----"

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding a second hearing on this very important topic."