Tom Udall actually said...

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

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

"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."

"I applaud his work to promote energy development on tribal lands."