Chris Murphy actually said...

"The hiring freeze, for instance, which had, at first, applied to almost all government agencies, now still specifically targets the State Department."

"I think that would be an enormous strategic mistake. If Europe is to disintegrate, the responsibility for it will lie at the feet of this administration."

"I think those priorities are correct. I do not know what direction or final form the budget discussion will take."

"There has been a ban or at least a slowdown on promotions and lateral transfers within the agency."