Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"A straw donor case."

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

"Nor a false statement in answer to the no on Question 15 and then subsequent immense political activity."

"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 ..."