I note that President George Bush in the Anita Hill Justice Thomas case, he opened up the FBI investigation and let questions be asked.

We are talking here about decency, and you understand we have this constitutional duty to advise and consent.

I would call it a 'background check' instead of 'investigation.'

That he just--the circumstances are that he opened up the investigation so the FBI could ask some questions.

But just ask the President to re-open the FBI investigation.

And, Mr. Chairman, could I put the polygraph results on the record, please?

For so many years, people swept cases like yours under the rug.

But, Mr. Chairman, you would not allow the underlying witness who performed the polygraph test to testify.

George Bush ordered that the investigation be opened again.

The dissent said burdens the rights of minority voters.

If you would then go and go to de novo review or change this, and I think it is a very big deal when you look at 15,000 decisions.

the role of journalists is critical to our democracy.

Mr. President, last week, we lost an incredible patriot, Senator, and American--our friend and colleague Senator John McCain. My heart goes out to his wife Cindy, his mom, his daughters, and family. In the Navy, John exemplified heroism…

I think taxpayers feel like they are paying twice.

I really believe in the power of innovation in biomedical research.

If people cannot afford the therapies and the medicines that we are imagining, that we are creating, then we have a real problem.

It's just unbelievable that these calls were being dropped, and we had the proof.

I just want to reiterate how important it is to me and to Minnesota that you are in a position to be a strong advocate.