Tom Udall actually said...

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

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

"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..."

"I think it is important that you actually have debate and that there is a real chance for the minority to make its point."