Tom Udall actually said...

"What is truly wrong with our rules is that they have become entrenched against change, something our Founders never intended."

"Many of my colleagues, as well as constitutional scholars, agree with me that a simple majority of the Senate can end debate and adopt its rules at the beginning of a new Congress."

"the Senate will remain a distinctive body and instead the Senate will become much closer to its ideal."

"I think that the principle you have recognized is an important one, the principle with different presiding officers."