Vern Buchanan actually said...

"I just hope that we can--I mean, I mean, you hear the frustration coming from here."

"Mr. Buchanan is a very selfish person. And in my opinion, folks who go to Congress have got to do good for their people that they represent."

"Just call my office."

"The charges are politically motivated. That congressman did nothing wrong. And we are confident that the justice department and house ethics committee will reach the same conclusion."