Jerry Moran actually said...

"But we cannot take it for granted. It may not be a unique feature of the American character."

"Even though we read about all of them, it is, nevertheless, rare when we find corruption, fraud, and abuse in our Federal Government."

"I know that all of us have reflected at times that Americans take for granted what they should be much more appreciative about, which is their own government."

"Mr. Chairman, thank you. I thank the witnesses for appearing before our subcommittee today. And I look forward to their testimony."