Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"If anyone has been following this Committee, they know that frequently I ask about the intersection between Federal regulation and State regulation."

"But on the other side is this question of separation of powers, and whether, in fact, the Legislative Branch, being so critically involved... results in a breach of that all-important separation of po..."

"This is always a challenge because there are two functions, right? There is the oversight function, which we, as legislators, all believe is absolutely critical."

"I have known Josh for a long time, fairly long time, and while he is a tremendous legislator he is an even better person."