Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I suspect one reason is the word accountability."

"I think it is important--and I believe the President has tried to do this--is the first job in putting this into perspective is to help Americans to understand just how much we rely on oil from the Gu..."

"I appreciate his leadership in that way, and I appreciate the tone of his leadership."

"Funding for these programs is crucial for restoring and maintaining healthy and abundant bird populations throughout the United States."