John Cornyn actually said...

"Well, thank you, Chairman Murkowski, Acting Ranking Member Franken. Thank you for holding this hearing to consider these nominations today, all of which are very important."

"Of course. I'm going to get the facts, that's what we need to do."

"I've been increasingly concerned about foreign governments hiring lobbyists here in Washington and, unbeknownst to members of Congress, actually lobbying Congress to enact policies which may be contra..."

"The same challenges to our integrity, resilience, and courage to resist pressure from outside groups you'll be having to demonstrate, we will as well."