I commend you for the legislation that you have introduced.

I encourage you, and Mr. Chairman, thank you for proposing that we use stimulus dollars to keep some of these lines and services operational.

Thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to thank you for your support for what is often described as the Nation's Metro system.

We would urge the nominees to try to answer those questions as promptly as possible.

I think he is eminently qualified.

The record will remain open.

If I could just put into the record that paragraph that Judge Davis referred to from the opinion, which reads...

Well, I thank you. That is a very meaningful response, and we all do know about those causes.

What is your attitude about philosophy or partisan politics as it relates to the hiring and promotion of career attorneys?

We look to the Federal Government, the Justice Department, as providing the strength to fight those issues.

We think everyone has an obligation to--particularly lawyers.

Earlier today, I joined some of our colleagues before the Supreme Court in oral argument on the Voting Rights Act and its constitutional challenge.

The hearing is adjourned.

Voting rights, of course, are fundamental.

I am deeply disappointed that our mothers and sisters have to face not only the rising tide of unemployment, but also what amounts to a gender tax.

Thank you. Good morning, Mr. Chairman.

I hope today's hearing helps shed light on the continuing practices that prevent full equality in the workplace.

Since you mentioned the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which is near and dear to my heart and in my Congressional district, I just want to suggest to you one if you need any assistance in this, especially from the State of Maryland, please do…