Barbara Boxer actually said...

"I figure that anyone who has earned the admiration and respect of Senator Fritz Hollings, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint is the person of great ability."

"I have really, frankly, learned so much from the people of your State and I have such respect for them."

"I think between Senator Vitter and myself, and Senator Landrieu, we can cover the Committee and see what they think about this."

"And as long as I am Chairman of this Committee, you are not going to lose it."