I thank my Ranking Member for his attention to an issue that I know commands his passion.
Confirming an outstanding nominee like Mr. West to that position as quickly as possible will help ensure the smooth running of the Departmen...
We have a distinctly American system of Government, one with separated powers between judicial, executive, and legislative branches.
I think as a matter of law any witness who is testifying before Congress is deemed to be sworn.
I have a great deal of not only respect for Ranking Member Grassley, but also a great deal of gratitude to him.
We expect judges not to prejudge any case but to listen to every party fairly that comes before them.
I think that one of the reasons our system was designed the way it was with the jury system there to protect individuals is because the expe...
I think we expect that judges must respect the role of Congress as representatives of the American people.
We expect judges to respect precedent.
We expect judges to decide cases based on the law and the facts.
I will forbear from making my opening statement with regard to these two nominees.
Well, again, I think both the ranking members are concerned, and we have to come up with a mechanism.
we have this conversation every single year. And we're just not seeing things improve in the Tongass.
Well, thank you, Chief. Another proposal is the Integrated Resource Restoration Program.
And one of the things that we will pursue, and we'd like your support in this pursuit, is that at some point we're going to have to declare ...
Thank you, Chief. My final question is that the land acquisition component is about $57.9 million.
It's not a question of unconstitutional, it's a question of do we want to use the appropriately severe sanctions to impose upon someone who,...
The continuing threat that Iran poses to international stability is of paramount concern to the United States and to the world.
