Barbara Boxer actually said...

"We can't wait for more regulations. You already have the authority to inspect."

"You have my full support, as you have Senator Feinstein's, to help you though this, meaning helping with that appeal and also making sure this never happens again."

"The beauty--and you have been--the Department has been so supportive of the L.A. idea, and I just want to press you on the point."

"it just doesn't sound to me that there was a response plan in place that actually functioned."