Mark Pryor actually said...

"I understand that we are in a shrinking-budget environment. I completely get that and appreciate that."

"I'd still like to see the numbers to satisfy my curiosity about how much we'd actually be saving there."

"if Senator Boxer and Senator Inhofe can agree on important things, then we all ought to be able to agree."

"I look forward to working with the chairman and ranking member to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly."