Chris Coons actually said...

"So, in other words, if you are saying a look at total cost is not just a per transaction cost, but the total benefit to the public, to the national security----"

"Thank you, Chairman Akaka, thank you, Senator Voinovich, for what from the testimony today has clearly been an effective and engaged job of oversight."

"Thank you very much, Chairman Akaka, and my purpose today is to join you in this hearing, in part to continue the good work of Senator Kaufman of Delaware, in whose shoes I attempt to stand today."

"I am glad to join you in today's hearing and look forward to working with you in what time I have left on this Committee."