Narcotics seem to be an insidious evil that has many tentacles that could undermine the United States of America or our efforts.

I think this is one of these threats that is an invisible threat, and then, wham, it could have serious consequences.

I think that there is great consistency between the idea of creating green jobs, saving money, and really investing in the future.

I am very concerned... I want to put that on the record, because then when it comes to obtaining new opportunities...

I fully expect that from this Subcommittee and from your continued testimony and the oversight that we will provide, that we offer the taxpayer the kind of accountability and transparency they deserve.

I look forward to hearing some of your testimony about those aspects of the way that GSA looks at its leases and buildings.

there has to be some more empirical basis beyond the subjectivity of my building or this courthouse or that building in my district needs to be on the list

I understand where you have a lease that the lease is a private owner and you are leasing the building...

I would also like to point to the Chairwoman's leadership in making sure that we also have training opportunities.

I would urge you all to please respond to those questions as quickly as possible.

Dean Kagan will bring distinction to the office, continue its highest traditions, be a forceful advocate for the United States before the Supreme Court.

I would also hope that there would be some transparency in making those judgments so that there is an opportunity for input and challenge if it is a fundamental issue.

the premier agency for the people of this country in protecting the rule of law, representing the people of this Nation, and holding anyone who violates our laws accountable, even if it is the President of the United States.

partisan politics played within the Department of Justice as it relates to the retirement and promotion of career attorneys.

If confirmed, I believe General Kagan will be an outstanding Solicitor General.

These are very important positions, and as Senator Whitehouse said, it is going to be long days.

Thank you, Senator Kaufman.

I want to make sure the Solicitor General is going to be sensitive to the role that you can play in making sure that the appropriate protections are maintained within our Constitution.