Steny Hoyer actually said...

"I come here with a great deal of conflict. I've been at war with myself whether to come here and vigorously oppose this nomination or to support it."

"I therefore am testifying on behalf of her outstanding character, integrity, and ability to take on a demanding and essential job as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security."

"I think she is an absolutely tremendous appointee who I hope will speed through the Senate with all due haste."

"In a Congress that is too often polarized along partisan lines, Congresswoman Tauscher has won friends and respect on both sides of the aisle."