Paul S. Sarbanes

Maryland has had a great tradition since the early--even before the early days of the Republic--in colonial times, of having a very distinguished bar.

He reflects something that is important to us.

the very substantial, positive contribution that Gary Gensler has made in the Baltimore community through his civic involvement.

In my view, it portrays clearly unacceptable practices on the part of a number of short-term lenders.

These men and women play an important role in our defense, obviously, and the view that a number of these practices are directed at them in a whole range of ways, I think is a matter for the considerable concern.

I think it provides a disturbing insight into how predatory lenders target military personnel.

I don't think there is sufficient protection for service members.

Warren Buffett has warned us that derivatives are time bombs, both for the parties that deal in them and the economic system.

I would very much hope the administration would listen to that.

Well, it's not very private counsel when you go on the national media shows, appear publicly, and answer questions in that forum.

In my view, a Secretary who forges meaningful partnerships to foster peace or reduce global poverty and hunger, promote democratic values, and address emerging threats can set our country on a course to greater security and prosperity.

There has been an incredible deterioration in recent years in the U.S. trade deficit.