Cynthia Lummis actually said...

"We hope, Mr. Weiss, that you can help the committee as we continue to work toward legislation to advance good governance, as well as fiscal transparency and accountability."

"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."