Paul S. Sarbanes: “We should exercise incredible caution as we forward and once again deregulating those sectors that would want to move…”

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.

I strongly urge her confirmation by the Committee.

I think a Secretary who adopts a unilateralist approach in the international environment may miss important opportunities to prevent conflicts and to build alliances.

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.