Mike Crapo actually said...

"I have previously expressed my concern about the President choosing to make an appointment of this political nature."

"Because the powers of this position are so unique and unparalleled within Government, any nominee to this important position must be politically independent and have the necessary policy and technical..."

"As Senator Crapo likes to point out, the U.S. capital markets must remain the preferred destination of investors throughout the world."

"We are here today to consider several nominations across the numerous Federal agencies that we have and I welcome all of you to our Committee."