Richard Shelby actually said...

"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."

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