Rob Portman actually said...

"The system, as we have heard from our constituents constantly, takes too long. It is complicated, sometimes very bureaucratic."

"Well, thank you, Senator Landrieu, and, Ms. Terrell, would you like to speak now or be available to answer questions, because Senator Landrieu, even though she is no longer a Senator, has learned how ..."

"Absolutely. I was going to get down to your project next. I am really impressed that so many people know how to pronounce Mid-Barataria too."

"I want to express our sincere appreciation to Senator Portman for his support of our projects as well as his leadership in pursuing balanced permitting reform."