Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I think there is legitimate concern based on the hectoring in the right-wing groups for a general housecleaning of career staff."

"I do not think it is fair to characterize the career employees of the United States Department of Justice as 'filth.'"

"I am completely comfortable that the no net loss standard is legitimate and clear regulatory implementation of a statute well within its terms."

"I have serious doubts that this guidance meets either of these critical requirements and look forward to asking questions about these issues."