Amy Klobuchar actually said...

"Today's hearing will examine the problem of metal theft in our country, the public hazards that this crime creates, and the challenges facing law enforcement as they attempt to combat this crime."

"Both Senator Hatch and I have made statements that we do not see it that way."

"However, to effectively stem metal theft across the country, Congress must act to ensure that these crimes do not find their way into other States."

"I will never forget testifying at the legislature about this, and we actually had a case I was able to show."