James Inhofe actually said...

"I think that it's taking longer than we or the Iraqi people wanted to see this take, but it's more important they get an inclusive government."

"The most important thing is that we have an Iraqi security force that can pick up and carry forward as we continue to draw down."

"This is probably even more challenging than your duties there."

"I have to say this, though, in the years that I've been on this committee, ... this is the first time that I've heard the chairman say 'when confirmed,' not 'if confirmed.'"