Patty Murray actually said...

"Thank you very much, Chairman Alexander, for holding this hearing today."

"the Federal requirements that are in place have been so important in producing the kind of high-school and career-ready graduation rates"

"Over the last 30 years, independent studies have pointed to Yucca Mountain as the nation's best option for a nuclear repository for high-level waste."

"I really appreciate you scheduling this hearing so quickly so that we can process this critical nomination expeditiously."