Patty Murray actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing to quickly move forward on the confirmation of Representative Solis as the next Secretary of Labor."

"As we discuss the best way to stimulate our economy, I believe three points are clear."

"But I'm encouraged that the Department of Labor will soon have a leader who will restore public confidence, in its ability to serve workers well."

"I want to make sure that we agree that the Federal Government has a moral and legal obligation to clean up those sites across the country."