Tom Cotton actually said...

"This requirement is devastating for small investment firms . . . These firms are closing at an alarming rate, in part due to skyrocketing audit costs required by a rule that is illogical for firms tha..."

"I do hope this Committee can mark up our legislation and then move it to the floor for a vote."

"In hindsight, I think it is clear that Congress overshot the mark trying to prevent another Bernie Madoff-style scandal."

"What message would we be sending if we didn't confirm you to the CIA to the men and women of the CIA?"