The nominee, David Ogden, does bring an outstanding resume to this position academically: Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude; Harvard Law Review; outstanding professional credentials.

I've had strenuous concerns raised by my colleagues on the Republican side of the aisle.

A woman has a right to choose.

I'd ask you at this time if you agree with the conclusions by the Congressional Research Service that the Department of Justice is obliged to submit to congressional oversight, regardless of whether litigation is pending.

I believe in a woman's right to choose on the issue of choice, but I do believe that there has been quite a bit of scientific material on potential adverse effects after an abortion, although that's within the purview of the right to…

President Obama signed into law the Children's Health Insurance Bill. Great achievement.

You've been so good to bring us together. You've labored in this vineyard a long time.

Senator Mikulski led the way to pass a Lilly Ledbetter Act, a tremendous achievement for those who are victims of discrimination.

the U.S. healthcare system scored 65 out of 100 possible points on 37 indicators of performance

submerged is a frightening word to States, such as New Jersey, that have 127 miles of incredibly important coastline

If the international community invested a total of $5 billion annually, we would reduce emissions caused by clearing tropical forests by 20 percent in the year 2020

more than 20 percent of the world's global warming pollution each year comes from deforestation

I think OSCE could play a critical role in dealing with Russia, because Russia is a participating state.

This is not about just simply being a good neighbor; this is about policies that are in the national interest and security of the United States.

I think transparency is at the heart of it, because once we have transparency, then there's an opportunity to really sort of see what the implications of policy are.

This is not in the national interests or security interests of the United States.

I just want your commitment that we will pursue these issues and you will work very closely with this committee as to how we complete our responsibility to make sure those who have committed war crimes are held accountable.

We have to understand that, for us, it's obviously critical that this be addressed; it is a direct and immediate threat to us, as the President and the Secretary have said.