A supplemental PMA, which is required for any change of any kind, is required to be approved by FDA, using the same standards of safety and effectiveness as the original PMA.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I am very proud of you for accepting this position.

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.

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

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.

So I look forward to our hearing today, and I look forward to listening to our witness panel on ways we can protect our country and, of course, perfect our legislation.

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

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

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

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