Rob Portman actually said...

"I think it is only logical that to the extent you have concerns, which I understand, and you mentioned political and legal concerns, I think it is the legal concerns that would constrain you."

"I certainly found that when I was at OMB, an end run around what would normally be the deliberative process and the give and take that you get in a notice and comment rulemaking process."

"My understanding is President Obama revoked that Executive Order, and I do not understand why."

"I think we need to codify that."