Barbara Boxer actually said...

"I want to compliment you on the way you handled those questions because we are talking about very serious allegations and peoples' lives."

"The confirmation of qualified individuals to lead Federal agencies is an important responsibility of the Senate."

"I think it is critical to move without delay when there is a problem because if it takes forever, we cannot learn."

"I am worried about the limited resources that you have because you cannot possibly investigate every chemical accident that falls within your authority."