Jim Himes actually said...

"It is very clear to me that given that he goes into this with an adverse opinion on this investigation, he should recuse himself right away."

"To me it's pretty clear that the attorney general is a principle officer and should be Senate confirmed."

"I don't believe that for a second. I think the President demanded to know who he might get away with putting in that position that would be most inclined to share his view of the investigation."

"I believe that he wanted to, whether he was ever going to be permitted to do so is a totally different question."