Lamar Alexander actually said...

"my hope is that the minority will quickly allow the Senate to approve these nominees"

"I didn't believe that the Federal Government had the capacity to be one of the largest bankers in the world."

"I believe that foreign aid is integral to promoting our foreign-policy objectives."

"the United States remains very committed to supporting the U.N. operations and ensuring the success in also not stabilizing the Congo but also ensuring the elections take place."