Carl Levin actually said...

"There is an effort in this bill... to cut down the parochialism by forcing consideration of cost and schedule, not just requirements."

"the cost should clearly not be the long pole in the tent."

"The proposed rules have been reviewed, as I indicated, by Senator McCain and me and our staffs."

"I believe you yesterday said that in any event, whatever this review produces, that you will not condone or authorize illegal conduct by CIA personnel or contractors."