Vern Buchanan actually said...

"Well, as you have been asked, let's figure out how we can be helpful."

"I just like the idea of a shared plan, a shared vision, with the Congress, with you, so we are all working together, because China is very active and engaged on the planet."

"Bring it up here. Let's get this deal done."

"You are a big asset on the committee, and everybody knows that."