Stephen Lynch actually said...

"I asked for assignment to that subcommittee on Transportation because of all the problems I'm having with pipelines in my district."

"I really appreciate your kindness in allowing me to waive in on this."

"It's a high-pressure natural gas line that runs through an active blasting zone in a stone quarry."

"I want to especially thank you for the relentless loyalty that you have shown to our sons and daughters in uniform."