Patty Murray actually said...

"Still, I am still very concerned about the health and welfare of our service members with visible and invisible wounds."

"I am committed to giving our servicemembers every resource they need to bring a quick and decisive end to the Taliban and the other insurgent forces."

"A change this large I think ought to be phased in so we can have a smooth transition process."

"I have another question for Secretary Gates, but I think all of us are watching this very closely..."