for them to go after the U.N. Ambassador, who had nothing to do with Benghazi . . . is outrageous.

If you find yourself down in enemy lines, rest assured your country will move heaven and earth to come get you.

I think that Republicans are going to -- anyone who would oppose this would have to answer to their constituencies as to why they think women aren't capable of doing their jobs.

I was so pleased because I think it's a great step forward for our military and our nation. You know, this opens up a whole new population of Americans who want to serve and who want to defend this nation who now will be able to do it in…

I was pleased because I think it's a great step forward for our military and our nation. This opens up a whole new population of Americans who want to serve and who want to defend this nation who will now be able to do it in combat on jobs.

we recommit ourselves to supporting women and families in the choices they make

I just want to make sure that we are not infringing on a Governor's right to control his or her forces.

So I hope to build on the bipartisan nature that you have started these hearings today with.

Jenny R. Yang, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017, vice Stuart Ishimaru, resigned.

The Congress has only two options – pay their bills, or fail to do so and put the Nation into default.

Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, vice Thomas John Perrelli, resigned.

Sylvia M. Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013, vice Ralph E. Martinez, term expired.

William B. Schultz, of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, vice Daniel Meron.

Robert F. Cohen, Jr., of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2018. (Reappointment)

Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, vice Frank Kendall III.

John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice David H. Petraeus, resigned.

Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Leon E. Panetta.

He has been a tremendous advocate for the American worker.