Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"I reminded you, in my question, that the report was due last year. And to be told now that, 'Well, they'll get it done when the comment period is over,' that is outrageous."

"One of the things that I think is quite apparent here is that we're late on lots of things."

"I think I speak for the entire Committee when I say that I hope the Administration will be sending up a new nominee--and one who we can confirm--as soon as possible."

"We'll keep the record open. Thank you."