Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"I want to associate myself with the remarks of Senator Thune, who talked about the importance to really have flexibility as we implement the next Farm Bill."

"Terrific. Thank you, and I thank my colleagues who probably went out for a cup of coffee or something else, who stood ahead of me in line."

"Now, that is something that is ridiculous, but it affects morale."

"But, why would we abuse this person, who has given so much to our country and so much to border protection?"