Chuck Grassley actually said...

"I have some differences with my distinguished colleague on this point, but I am also glad to have participated in the Senate confirmation of 199 of President Obama's nominees and the disapproval of on..."

"I continue to believe this is necessary legislation."

"I expect that you would be responsive to my constitutional duty of oversight and that my questions and documents will be taken seriously."

"I believe that oversight is a critical part of effective Government and of our functioning democracy."