David Vitter actually said...

"Under the leadership of Chairman Levin and Ranking Member McCain, this committee broadly recognized those problems."

"I look forward to working with you on the many important issues under this subcommittee's jurisdiction."

"the common understanding on Capitol Hill--I think this is very fair to say--is that that would be paid to reduce the Federal debt and would be a permanent reduction of the initial $700 billion."

"I think the political rationale behind it is to avoid coming back to us for anything."