Roy Blunt actually said...

"I continue to see the Department benefit, and I think Missouri and American agriculture benefit by your leadership."

"I think the country has benefited from the great capacity, energy, and judgment you have brought to this job."

"I said because I think he's committed to get this job done."

"I think people's desire to be able to offer some recognition when they are talking to donors, it is usually a recognition of a relatively modest impact."