U.S. State Attorneys General

This policy won't stand. I can say that to you as not just the attorney general from the state of California, I say it to you as an American, I say to you as a son of immigrants.

We think it's un-American. We think it's unlawful and we believe it would destroy good portions of our economy if we allowed a rule like this to take effect.

And that's what has made American great. We don't just say give us the folks who've already proven to be the top performers, that's all we want. We want people who have to struggle and show that they want to make a difference when they get…

I'd invite Mr. Cuccinelli to meet my parents who have lived the words of Emma Lazarus, who believe in the Statute of Liberty and who probably would not have qualified over the interpretation of Mr. Cuccinelli.

We believe that everyone counts and therefore everyone should be counted. And we are -- this is a victory for democracy and a victory for people and a victory for fairness and equity.

As the elected attorney general of New York, I have a sworn duty to protect and uphold state law. My office will follow the facts of any case, wherever they lead. Making a mistake, no one is above the law, not even the president.

Today I wish to discuss Senate amendment No. 861, offered by our colleague from Utah. The author of the amendment, Senator Romney, and others have made clear that this language does not constitute an authorization of the use of military…

It is concerning that the United States military is relying on foreign-flagged tankers to meet its military sealift requirements.

I hope that your comment here today, that you are not a fan--and I am paraphrasing--of transferring public lands for private-sector development--I just added that piece--I hope that holds true for Oxon Cove, as well.

What infrastructure investments can we make now to lower the 'cost of doing business' in the Arctic in the long-run?

Congress should also insist that the U.S. Navy has ice-strengthened surface vessels in its fleet.

Investing in Arctic infrastructure today is critical to developing a maritime transportation system that generates revenues in the future.

We have an attorney general who is acting like the defense attorney for the president.

You have an attorney general who auditioned for the job by writing a totally unasked for 19-page document that said a sitting president cannot be charged with obstruction of justice.

It was very disheartening yesterday to watch and listen to the attorney general of the United States act like he is a defense attorney for the president.

Being attorney general of the United States is a sacred trust. You have betrayed that trust. America deserves better. You should resign.

What I say is we should always remember that there are two things that the president cares most about. One is protecting himself. The second is money.

I'm waiting for the day that the Republicans wake up to the fact that you can't keep confirming the roosters to guard the hen houses.

I thought his answer was bizarre. After all, there were 800,000 federal workers who -- many of whom were standing in food banks.

Additional investments, I believe, will be meaningless without a capable workforce prepared for tomorrow's shovel-ready projects.

It is clear to me that the Federal Government must invest in a resilient, modern infrastructure that communities around our country desperately need, and Congress needs to act.

I would reiterate the absolute need for a national resource center for the frontline workforce.

It is imperative, I believe, that the Maritime Administration issue the national maritime strategy, which is years overdue.

However, the maritime industry's strength is not guaranteed, and American dominance at sea is currently being challenged and threatened.