Lamar Alexander actually said...

"We are dead serious about this and it is a bipartisan approach, and we would like to get results on it."

"We're going to hear more about sepsis today."

"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."

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