James Lankford actually said...

"I unfortunately will not be able to stay through the whole hearing, as all of us have multiple hearings at multiple times."

"Senators Heidi Heitkamp and James Lankford introduced bipartisan legislation to the Senate."

"Their sacrifices, coupled with the Federal Government's trust responsibilities, require us to remedy this situation."

"These men and women who have served our Country deserve better than that, Mr. Chairman."