Paul S. Sarbanes: “Thank you very much, Senator Johnson. First, I want to commend Senator Johnson for holding this hearing on what I…”

This was a decision by the Bank of Japan, the Government, not by private Japanese investors about the strength of the American economy.

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.

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.