Diana DeGette actually said...

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and welcome, Mr. Chairman."

"We have been working quite closely together ever since his appointment on issues that are facing this committee."

"Mr. Chairman, I just want to congratulate you on your first hearing, and I want to congratulate all of the members for the comity that we have shown."

"Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent for 30 seconds to follow up on that question."