Today, we all recognize that if our children fall behind for a decade, America falls behind for a century.
If we get the challenge of educating our children right--and I believe we can--everything else will follow.
we ought to help get the President's cabinet in place as quickly as possible.
I think it is very important that you utilize those skills and find means by which you can be heard.
I want you at that table. So I am going to be insistent that you be at that table as these debates and discussions go fo...
I commend him for his willingness to take this tremendous responsibility of serving as the Secretary of HUD.
the country has been facing a growing housing problem that had its origins in the scourge of predatory lending.
Your neighbor's house is on fire, you have a hose, you lend it to them.
Opening statement of Senator Dodd
The threat of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction still loom large.
If we do our job correctly as we begin a new Presidency and a new Congress, we stand on the brink of a new era of Americ...
I value his friendship, and the country will come to value the wisdom and strength which he brings to the vice-presidenc...
grave questions remain as to whether or not we have chosen our battles correctly, pursued the right strategy, defined th...
I think Senator Lugar, again, spoke for the committee in expressing our desire to have a Secretary of State in place and...
I don't think it's overstating the case to say that you will be inheriting some of the largest and most difficult intern...
This crisis has inflicted serious and wide-reaching damage from which no nation is immune.
I am fully confident that under your leadership we can restore not only American foreign policy but also our leadership ...
In my view, the Secretary of State's leadership is key, and a well-coordinated strategy including aggressive diplomatic ...
