Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"It was a very disappointing moment... to interrupt a program like this that is a partnership that saves lives."

"Chairman Leahy has for years and at times virtually singlehandedly made sure that this program continued."

"I hope very much that we will be able to make progress."

"The only way we are going to get their attention is by the wallet, and if we could stop them from shipping into the greatest, biggest economy in the world, we will get their attention."