Bonnie Coleman actually said...

"So if there are allegations of a serious breach of conduct, can the agency sort of suspend a clearance on an individual?"

"But use your influence with the majority so they don't close out the voting before I get there."

"I spent much of my career working in EEO/affirmative action, and so I understand the, sort of, frustration when the system just does not do what it is supposed to do."

"Congratulations to you, Admiral. You are very encouraging, and it seems that you have taken this assignment on with all high expectations, and with respect to those that get the job done, on behalf of..."