James Inhofe actually said...

"I have long been a proponent of disaster preparedness, as we have our share of natural disasters in my home State of Oklahoma."

"My thoughts and prayers continue to be with those who have been affected, and I am sure the rest of the country's are as well."

"I wanted to say to Senators Whitehouse and Carper, who weren't here for the opening statements, that our colleagues on the other side could not have been more cooperative and more willing to work with..."

"I believe that this draft is a good start. Chairman Boxer is to be commended for producing a draft."