Jim Webb actually said...

"China is one of the few countries in the world that does not recognize riparian water rights downstream."

"Secretary Locke, I would like to congratulate you on your nomination..."

"It's a little disconcerting when Members of the Senate write very specific policy-oriented letters... and receive a response from your office."

"I wanted to come down, first, to express my best wishes and congratulations to the two nominees."