Barbara Boxer actually said...

"Thank you for holding this hearing, and I look forward to working with the Senate and the House bipartisan group to get the right response to this storm."

"There are certain things that are way above politics. This superstorm is one of those things, it is way above politics."

"In light of the devastation caused by Sandy and other extreme floods, I have drafted a new title, I am very excited about getting my colleagues' advice on this title."

"I have been telling my staff that these ideas are really important."