Ron Wyden actually said...

"In nominating Mr. Kornze, the President has chosen a voice for the west and common-sense conservation to lead this vital agency."

"I will just note that for the record."

"I just hope you will send the strongest possible message with your actions and your words early on that you want people in this country to understand that impartiality is going to be the coin of the r..."

"I want to pick up on Chairman Baucus's point with respect to tax simplification."