"I would agree that a separate track, with much more streamlined processes, is necessary to support operational forces."
"I can't think of anyone who has the experience and the capabilities to do this job."
"I expect that we will be here often seeking that help."
"I would absolutely support proceeding again with registration of hedge funds so that we could have a much better handle on who is out there and what they are doing."
"I know that Mary Schapiro is committed to restoring investor protection as the hallmark of the SEC."
"I commend her to you with enthusiasm."
"I feel extraordinarily confident that Mary Schapiro will meet those challenges based on her experience, based on her intelligence, based on her integrity."
"The industrial base is obviously of very great concern."
"I believe sharing accurate, relevant, and timely information... is critical to combating terrorism and ensuring national security."
"The September 11 attacks illustrated a fundamental failure by our Government to share information effectively."
"We in the Senate have the good fortune and privilege to be present at occasionally extraordinary moments."
"The tainting--some would even say corruption--of the Department of Justice during the course of this administration has been both pervasive and systematic."
"I was touched and impressed. I know he's not here any longer, but I would like to say that for the record anyway."
"the September 11 attacks illustrated a fundamental failure by our Government to share information effectively in order to detect and prevent the attack by 'connecting the dots.'"
"In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, major efforts have been made to improve information-sharing."
"It's an honor to be here today. I'm particularly pleased with the appointments that the President-elect has made, beginning with Secretary Gates."
"the apparent policy of the Bush Administration was to at least cut taxes at a time where it was not quite clear you could maintain the surplus"
"if and when people get to the point of proposing things which would fundamentally alter the separation between banking and commerce, that is a judgment for the Congress to make ultimately."
