Tom Cole actually said...

"I think it is very important for people to understand, because that--I think that--that, frankly, wall of independence is really critical to your mission and retaining the confidence that you need to ..."

"to govern is to choose, and we will have some tough choices, I have no doubt, to make."

"I want to thank my friend for her testimony."

"if Americans are willing to support you with their checks, large and small, it suggests to me that you have done your mission."