David Vitter actually said...

"I also commend the esteemed Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Senator Richard Shelby, for authorizing you to do so."

"I commend you for holding this field hearing to build a record to educate your colleagues."

"Senators Sherrod Brown and David Vitter have proposed a scale for capital requirements, with greater focus on the leverage ratio."

"I commend you for working on this legislation and bringing it to the Senate."