Cynthia Lummis actually said...

"I hope he can help the committee as we look to work on legislation to advance good governance as well as fiscal transparency and accountability."

"Did I hear you say that since the Marine Mammal Protection Act passed, that sea lions have increased six-fold?"

"And that would allow for some taking of sea lions to help reduce their numbers so the salmonids have an opportunity to mature."

"This is my first introduction to this subject, so please bear with me and be kind of creative here."