Kay Hutchison actually said...

"I urge his confirmation by this committee and by the Senate."

"I am here to introduce someone that I know and think so highly of, Juan Garcia, to be the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs."

"I admire and respect you as much as anyone I have ever known in the Armed Services; and I am going to support your nomination."

"The claims processing wait is about half-a-year and that is just unacceptable."