Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"It wasn't rule or registration that killed the automobile industry when it died."

"A proven, well-respected executive who will bring his private sector experience to the Commerce Department's broad portfolio that includes technology, trade, intellectual property, and exports, which ..."

"we ought to just move on this thing and stop the obstructionism that so often invades a review of a person's qualifications, without looking at the qualification."

"I am not sure that is reassuring to the public."