David Vitter actually said...

"It is completely unprecedented. It was a very basic, very straightforward request that we get this hearing given that Mr. Baran is nominated now to a full term before a committee vote."

"I just think it is very, very unfortunate that we were shut out of the normal process in that way."

"I just want to express real regret that when Republicans on this committee unanimously requested what is completely standard a hearing on Mr. Baran's nomination to a full term, we were denied that opp..."

"I would like to thank you for calling today's hearing."