Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I think the American people are entitled to knowing that, and I think the men and women who work at NSA need to know that."

"Do you think Congress needs to pass legislation in this area?"

"I have had the opportunity to recommend several judicial nominees over my career in Congress, and I and Senator Cardin take our responsibilities of advise and consent very seriously."

"Thank you very much, Senator Whitehouse, and I want to thank the Members of the Judiciary Committee for allowing this hearing to go forth today, because my two nominees are really American success sto..."