Tom Coburn actually said...

"As our Nation prepares for a historic debate over the direction of health care policy, hearings on waste and fraud in Medicare and Medicaid are vitally important."

"We are going to be allowed questions for the record?"

"I do not consider constitutional amendments lightly. Modifying the Nation's founding document should only be done in the most compelling circumstances."

"I consider it a high honor to serve in this role, as matters within this Committee's jurisdiction... are among the Senate's most awesome responsibilities."