Lamar Alexander actually said...

"And then we will ask staff to work with you informally on the questions that we think are the most important to us as we draft the bill."

"So we will formally write the letter would be my suggestion if you would agree."

"A few years ago several of us, including Senator Feinstein, reared back and asked our staff what would a great country like the United States--what kind of harbors do we need."

"I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today."