Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Statement of Senator Cantwell"

"Well, my understanding is that we, from an operational perspective, even though I would consider that preservation of life..."

"It's unbelievable to me that we're sitting here and that you have to come and do this instead of being able to do the job that is already dangerous and treacherous to begin with."

"I really wish that our colleagues on the other side of the dais here would be here."