I think it is a very important bill.

I take a tremendous interest in that. Naturally, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the only church against whom an extermination order was issued by a Governor of a State, I naturally have a great deal of…

I think we are at war. I think the Law of Armed Conflict applies.

Had it come down, what would have been the results? What else needs to be done?

This intelligence failure was spectacular and I cannot imagine anyone taking any responsible position in the IC without understanding it in detail.

There is no question but that we are at war.

There is no doubt that we are living in an Information Age. Technology has radically changed business and other aspects of American life, and I believe that health IT can greatly streamline the health care sector by saving costs, time…

We are really happy to welcome both you and Senator Kaufman to the Committee.

We have to commit that everybody in this country deserves health coverage and health care, and it's not for some; it's for everybody.

The legislature passed a mandate that you have to have physical exercise programs K through 12.

Not only should they be expanded, but we have as well as the community health centers free clinics.

But I am optimistic that we are entering a new age, a time to 'remake America,' as our new president just said.

Like yourself and the other members here, I ran on the basis that I was going to provide universal coverage to my constituents.

We must change the healthcare debate from how to pay for treatment to how to prevent disease.

I hope that you'll do it in a nonpartisan way, which I think you will.

I support you and believe that you should be supported.

I look forward to you being confirmed and serving in this really, really important position.

This is a very significant decision.