Tom Coburn actually said...

"We haven't made priorities. They are wasteful projects. Most of us don't want to steal future from our grandkids to be able to do something that's really stupid right now."

"You had made a commitment to me at that time that you would do whatever you could in your power, if Congress failed to act, to make sure that that was funded."

"I will be happy to help you shuffle that money around."

"While I disagree with some of your conclusions, I appreciate your thoughtful approach to the issue."