Tom Udall actually said...

"Over the past few months, during this series of hearings, we have discussed and debated example after example of how the filibuster in particular and the Senate's incapacitating rules in general too o..."

"To me, today's hearing is not about examining the current use of the filibuster, but the abuse of the filibuster."

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

"I hope that by reforming our rules, we can restore some of the collegiality and bipartisanship that our Founders intended for the Senate."