Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I think we have agreement amongst everyone that it is never the government's position or proper role to determine based on the amount of influence that a political group or interest or individual has ..."

"A straw donor case."

"There is nothing in the First Amendment that protects false statements and the prosecution of false statements when provided under penalty of perjury."

"I believe it is perfectly legitimate to say whether a category of offense is being prosecuted or not anywhere in the Department."