Ron Wyden actually said...

"I know you haven't been in your current position but a couple weeks. I will tell you, I'm still troubled about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission having the final say here."

"I know of no member of this Committee--neither a Democrat or a Republican--who would ever want to get in the way of one of those ongoing investigations and prosecutions."

"I think the American people have a right to this, as long as steps are taken to protect our national security and our nation's wellbeing."

"I believe you're going to be confirmed. You're certainly going to have my support."