Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"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."

"But, you show your respect for the importance of this hearing and the job that we have to do here, so thank you."

"I'm not sure that there can be any comparison to that which is spent--87 percent of the budget is spent on aviation."