Tom Coburn actually said...

"According to some estimates, the annual amount of fraudulent payments made by Medicare approaches $60 billion."

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

"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."

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