I appreciate you all for being here and sharing your comments and expertise.

I actually think there is probably more justification for using Federal funds to help fund the Postal Service.

I will not support, nor do I believe we need, a rate increase on postage stamps.

To this date, it is still very disappointing that the Democrats have chosen not to bring up this bill to the floor with such broad bipartisan support.

The U.S. Postal Service has experienced the largest drop-off in mail volume in its 234-year history.

GAO's renewed designation should serve as another powerful reason for Congress to act, and act quickly, in passing H.R. 22.

I am very proud of you for accepting this position.

I am counting on you really helping us do a better job up here on Capitol Hill for the people.

I plan on supporting you. I plan on supporting you with respect.

This is one of the toughest jobs in all of the Federal Government and I think you are not only up to the job, I think you can do a great job there.

I know that Senator Leahy and I and others on this Committee work very strongly together to try and help bring about the effective changes.

I think it is very positive news in the fact that we have--I believe you mentioned somewhere in the neighborhood of $70 billion being paid back.

We simply must ensure that our Nation's businesses, homes, and infrastructure are no longer viewed as a treasure trove by desperate metal thieves.

Let us get into a room with law enforcement, including people like Fred Burmester, Salt Lake County's Assistant District Attorney.

Unfortunately, over the past couple of years, metal has become a favorite target for crooks.

I applaud your leadership and tenacity on this important issue, because it is important.

Senator Hatch, Senator Klobuchar, I ask you to work with me and my colleagues.

I have total confidence in Senator Klobuchar. She has added a great deal to the Judiciary Committee and I think a great deal to the U.S. Senate.