Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I have spoken to both of them about this problem and about the concern that I have that you guys are good scouts."

"China is using its computer network exploitation capability to support intelligence collection against the U.S. diplomatic, economic, and defense industrial base sectors."

"If you detect a note of impatience from myself and from Senator Graham, it comes with the recognition that you are parts of very, very large bureaucracies that do not always move with great alacrity."

"I look forward to working with you on your legislation. I think it is a very valuable thought."