Richard Durbin actually said...

"I and the Department are firmly committed to the Whistleblower Protection Act and think that it is a critical role to protecting Federal workers and, indeed, to the operation of our Government."

"I was always warned that when you are doing well in a court case, do not keep talking."

"Mr. Hughes, when you were a trial attorney for the Justice Department, you were involved in several cases relating to the harbor maintenance tax..."

"Thank you, Senator Sessions, and I know that you are busy with a bill on the floor."