Here are two sentences:

" The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it 's grotesque , " said Wyden .

Sen. Ron Wyden , D-Ore . , said the " idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and grotesque , " WBAL reported .
Choose your answer: are the two sentences saying the same thing?
Available options:
(a). no.
(b). yes.
(b).