Tom Cole actually said...

"I want to thank you for the service that you render this country each and every day."

"I like the idea that you are willing to break the mold and think about this because we have got a lot of challenges."

"I think if you block grant these to States, a lot of the money that has been set aside specifically for charters honestly is apt to be diverted into the public system."

"You made the statement that, you know, you would rather be accused of doing too much in retrospect than accused of doing too little."