David Vitter actually said...

"We in the Senate are charged with stewarding this Nation, which includes watching out for those who are most vulnerable."

"It is a historic opportunity. It hasn't happened on this committee on any major environmental issue in decades."

"Are you aware of the budget growth EPA has had in the last 5 years or so?"

"I think we have a historic opportunity to come together in this committee on a bipartisan basis."