I think we have a chance here to advance the ball and to help law enforcement while also not overburdening our States and our State systems.

Delaware was the first State, I believe, in the Nation to adopt legislation responding to the concerns expressed by law enforcement.

If you had to prioritize the way that your State, North Carolina, homeland security grants would be spent, any idea where this bill's requirements might rank?

Delaware continues to be a leader in entity corporations because our State has the expertise to ensure corporate success.

I really want to thank you for scheduling this hearing and for each of our witnesses for coming in and for testifying.

I think those are good to point out.

I think Delaware might have been the first State in our country to adopt legislation responding to concerns expressed by law enforcement regarding illicit practices of registered agents.

I believe that there is a balance that can be achieved by working together.

I am one who does not give up very easily on almost anything that I think is important. And I am not inclined to give up here either.

Recent press articles and reports have unfairly singled out the United States, and notably my State, for its corporate laws.

We believe the language is actually pretty straightforward.

I led a congressional delegation of four other Senators to Afghanistan and Pakistan last month.

I know not everyone was anxious to hold this second hearing. I am glad that we have.

Whistleblower protections are more than a campaign promise, they are a reality.

All of us are united behind one basic principle: That whistleblowers should be entitled to best practice free speech rights enforced by full access to court.

We are going to get this job done, and we are going to do it right.

Passing strong whistleblower legislation is a significant step. It will not, however, be enough.

It is important that we get health care reform done.