Richard Shelby actually said...

"I think it is a long way from being and coming into existence. I hope."

"By overcounting here, undercounting there, [census] manipulation could take place for sole political gain."

"Clearly, this is a regrettable policy failure."

"Without a huge haircut--Senator Dodd was talking about reducing it down to something people can pay, realistically afford--aren't we wasting our time here?"