Joe Donnelly actually said...

"I think that creates some time and space for the political system to mature a bit."

"You will give us your unvarnished opinion as to the plan, how it works, and whether it will meet your strategic objectives as you look at the situation that we're in?"

"How critical a focus is that going to be for you as you move into this position?"

"How quickly will you become a part of that, and taking a look at that and making that determination?"