Tom Carper actually said...

"I want to thank Senator Booker for encouraging us to hold this important hearing."

"In conclusion, I would just say, colleagues, GAO looks like they may have something for us in a month or so."

"Our job is to do oversight and to try to make sure that we are looking out for taxpayers."

"I am convinced that this is the right decision in that it provides the proper balance between cost and the taxpayers' dollars and a mission that is critical to our country."