James Lankford actually said...

"We exist to secure two fundamental principles: First, Americans have the right to know the money Washington takes from them is well spent; and second, Americans deserve an efficient, effective governm..."

"Opening Statement"

"I believe it is time to fix the system, and we intend to work with this administration in a bipartisan way to prioritize these solutions today."

"But there has been a significant change in the last couple of years, and we're grateful for that, just the attention to be paid to it."