Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"I am pleased today to speak in strong support of Mara Rudman's nomination as the next Assistant Administrator for the Middle East at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)."

"We're beginning to see an international consensus that comes closer to our position that Qadafi has to go, has to step down, and we need to move toward a democratic transition."

"I want to congratulate each of you on your nominations and welcome you and your families and friends as we discuss the challenges and opportunities that you face should you be confirmed."

"I will strongly support his nomination, and I hope the full Senate will quickly confirm him and send him to Moscow."