We have got a lot to build on, and if we can work together, I think we can make a difference.

Is the administration developing a comprehensive strategy to really work at the local level?

I really salute Secretary Clinton, when she went to Mexico, and took ownership for our insatiable demand for drugs.

I would hope, as we go through this process, in addition to looking at the FBI, DEA and ATF, that we also look at what we are asking the marshals to do for this initiative.

And there is no contingency plan beyond that, except, 'If we get to it, we'll deal with it?'

What you are saying is that right now you are doing an inventory of who is there at Guantanomo Bay and what is the right way to dispose of them.

Let me tell you what I worry about. First of all, of course, the safety of our communities.

the safety of the people of this country in any determination we make with regard to the disposition of any of these individuals.

So it is just not an inventory about a person and what did he do and how bad he is and what we should do.

The American people rely on the Department of Justice, and we are passionate about restoring it to what its original mission is.

We are really going to have to--

I think what you will observe is that we have a great admiration for NOAA, but it needs a lot of reform.

Well, Mr. Secretary, this is terrific because, number one, I am glad you are taking it so seriously and are so hands-on on it.

I hope we also take a look at all of the agencies and acknowledge the tremendous assets that we have in our Civil Service population.

Senator Shelby and I have deep, deep concerns about the census management.

The administration's announcement that the census would receive direct oversight by the White House staff is troubling.

This approach was reviewed by the Supreme Court during the 2000 Census.

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