Tom Coburn actually said...

"It is amazing. I cannot get that passed in the Senate. That is common sense."

"The law states--the law that I authored and we passed--states that you are to make recommendations for eliminations."

"The Congress is reticent to approach those things."

"On improper payments, we have been like a dog with a bone. And while improper payments are still high, they have come down a lot and we need to keep the pressure on, to keep the spotlight on."