Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"This really does warrant a thorough investigation, because these timeframes, the reporting requirements, the questions that have been raised."

"I think there needs to be, perhaps, better communication, because this is an issue..."

"I want to thank all of you for what you are doing. This is very important to the country."

"I would think we would want to followup and understand, since they are such an important ally..."