Angus King actually said...

I want to be sure the record shows my appreciation to Speaker Boehner and Leader McConnell for finding you two extraordinarily well qualifie...

I am particularly enthusiastic about this project because I believe, particularly as a former governor, that too often, we have good solutio...

I would not disagree that there are not issues in that regard, but it seems to me it is a balancing case.

I can assure you that this Senator does not view this as a partisan issue.