Chuck Grassley actually said...

As we were visiting before the meeting started, I said I was skeptical, and my questions will probably reflect that skepticism.

I appreciate the fine work of the men and women of the State Department who provide consular assistance to arrested citizens.

Secretary Clinton called me last night, and we had a very good discussion, and she told me about 9,500 Americans being helped abroad on this...

a bill that has not passed is not the law under the Constitution, and only Congress can enact such legislation.