Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I think it goes to the integrity of the Department."

"the Justice Department recently indicated in a letter to Congress and in court filings that it would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act."

"Don is ideally suited to carry out the crucial tasks assigned to the Solicitor General, chiefly the representation of the United States in the Supreme Court."

"Her statement is both warm and enthusiastic in support of this candidate."