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The Orphan Drug Act, which passed I think 30 years ago or so... has revolutionized the ability to treat rare diseases.

The collapse of Obamacare has exacerbated our Nation's health care problems.

We just put some incentives in effect, and all of a sudden there's an explosion in orphan drugs for populations of less than 200,000.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Welcome to the committee. Having worked with you over the years, I found you to be always very, very knowledgeable.

I appreciate your willingness to look at spectrum.

It must be enforcement because we are a country of the rule of law.

He stated that he would have the Secretary of Commerce, the person holding the seat that we're now considering you for and that you will hold if you're confirmed, along with the U.S. Trade Representative to, quote, identify all foreign…

I appreciate your commitment to expanding opportunities for all children and your tireless work in the field of education.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 38, insert after line 10 the following: SEC. 110. PROMPT ISSUANCE OF OIRA GUIDELINES. The…

I hope that's something you would be willing to consider, at least that you wouldn't dismiss if you were confirmed to this position.

There are appropriate things for the Federal Government to get involved in.

A passion of mine involves federalism, involves the concept that the constitutional system created by our Founding Fathers works best when we reserve most powers in a way that will allow them to be exercised at the state and local level.

We are pleased that you are here today and we are pleased that you are willing to testify for and on his behalf.

No matter where an Attorney General comes from, he or she has the duty described yesterday by one of my Democratic colleagues as enforcing the law fairly, evenly and without personal bias.

I have respect for you because you stand up for what you believe, however wrong you may have been.

The Justice Department, under the outgoing administration, reneged on its duty to do so in a number of respects.

The answer to the question whether you can, as Attorney General, enforce the laws fairly evenly and without personal bias, it is a resounding yes, you can.

It takes some guts to do this, but we all know you have guts and we all know that you believe in what you are doing.