Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I am keen to work with members of this committee to try as best we can to define and refine our response to the earmark rule."

"Let's get these rotten old pipes replaced."

"I have two observations in closing. One is in sympathy with Senator Rounds and the elk having to rot where they are shot."

"If something were going badly wrong in Rhode Island, I would hope you would be willing to help me."