Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"CBO has a longstanding reputation for independence and provides a critical function to Congress."

"Director Hall is entitled to the benefit of the doubt, and he will have it."

"I believe process matters, and I think we can do a lot better."

"As somebody who has to try to fight to get attention for programs into that process, and it is all--you know, you are calling people on the phone saying, 'Can I get this in? Can I get this in?'"