Tom Udall actually said...

"I am so thankful for your enthusiasm."

"Let us be clear. One of the biggest problems with this administration's nominees is that they have proven through the Senate's normal vetting process to be unqualified, even to the majority."

"Reforming the Senate rules is something I have been talking about and working on since I joined the body in 2009."

"Today's proposal benefits only the majority, and the majority is looking to rush it through without expert testimony or bipartisan negotiation."