John Hoeven actually said...

I see I am over my time, Mr. Chairman. I will defer for a second round if that's the wishes of the Chair.

Hoeven acknowledges he has exceeded his speaking time in the committee meeting.

02/15/2012

More John Hoeven Quotes

A one-size-fits-all does not work so a good rule has flexibility so that it works in any circumstance.

But you are open to addressing the circumstances that I have outlined where we are meeting all the requirements and acknowledged that there ...

And then what about the comment period? We had asked for a 120-day comment period, and you have only extended 30 days.

a one-size-fits-all application just simply does not work, cannot work.