Lamar Alexander actually said...

"It's not right, as you said, Senator, to go to the hospital to get cured and instead get an infection that could kill you."

"Our goal is to eliminate HAIs, and I think that this is something that we all can unite on."

"Thanks, Mr. Chairman. I thank you for putting the spotlight on this disturbing and vitally important part of our American healthcare system."

"I join Senator Harkin in thanking you and your family for what you are doing, or as he said, turning your anguish into such constructive work on behalf of other people."