Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I appreciate Senator Feingold's statement, and that will be added to the record without objection."

"The situation at MMS, as Senator Whitehouse has pointed out, is a good example of this form of capture."

"The fundamental principle is that the administrative agencies must further the policies crafted by Congress."

"I would also suggest that there is a floor below which that executive policymaking discretion cannot go."