Bob Corker actually said...

Cory Booker, new star to the Senate, who I know will play a very vigorous role here.

This is the best of America here, serving with outstanding members on this committee.

We appreciate everybody being here as the Senate carries out one of its most important responsibilities, which is to give advice and consent...

I want to thank Jeff Merkley, who I know cares very, very deeply about these issues, for joining this committee, for your principled efforts...