Mark Udall actually said...

"I want to welcome all of you in the audience. We're going to have a very informative hearing, of that I have no doubt."

"At some point we'll be gone and you'll have America all to yourselves, but in the meantime we are quite a cohort."

"There's also an opportunity to be of public service, dedicate yourself to causes greater than your own self interests."

"climate change and energy are two key factors that will play a significant role in shaping the future security environment"