Chuck Grassley actually said...

"We need to get him in place at the USTR, because it is a very important job and a lot of negotiations are coming up."

"I have stated publicly that I am willing to work with Ranking Member Wyden and others on the committee who believe a waiver is necessary."

"This kind of legislative hostage-taking certainly is not unheard of in the Senate, but in the context of consideration of a nominee for the Office of U.S. Trade Representative, it is totally unprecede..."

"The original intent of the investor visa program was to create new employment for American workers and infuse capital into distressed or rural areas."