Richard Durbin actually said...

"I have received highly credible information from multiple sources that Kash Patel has been personally directing the ongoing purge of career civil servants at the Federal Bureau of Investigation."

"Congress was not provided the legally required 30-day notice and case-specific reasons for removal, as required by law."

"This alleged misconduct is beyond the pale and must be investigated immediately."

"It is unacceptable for a nominee with no current role in government, much less at the FBI, to personally direct unjustified and potentially illegal adverse employment actions against senior career FBI..."