Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"With the support of Chairman Hatch, which I appreciate very much, we have a proposal to suspend the 5-month waiting period for people who are diagnosed with ALS."

"I do not think there is anybody sitting in this room who is completely happy with the way the process is working, including myself."

"I think it would be a terrible mistake to let that happen because of all the potential conflicts of interest and added costs and so forth."

"I just want your assurance that you will not be a part of or party to any Fifth Column within Social Security."