the percentage of people who have any confidence in the financial industry in our country is probably in the single digits.

I greatly look forward to working with you.

I do need to say on the record, though, that I am concerned about the exchange you had with Senator Specter.

This isn't so much about you, but about this ongoing debate that is so critical to all these issues.

I have every reason to believe that he will usher in a new, collaborative relationship with the Congress that respects our constitutional obligation to conduct vigorous, independent oversight.

I have confidence that Congressman Panetta understands this principle, as well as the notion that members of Congress, with full knowledge of the CIA's activities, are an essential part of the checks and balances required of our…

The policies already set forth by President Obama are thus only the beginning of a new era, one in which we will need a new kind of leadership.

If confirmed, will you work with me and other members of the committee right at the outset on setting those new priorities and budget allocations, in particular with regard to Africa?

I see your nomination as a critical opportunity to convey to those partners that there will be no more mixed messages from our government.

I believe that one of the best ways to contain health care costs and bring skyrocketing drug prices under control is the competition provided by generic drugs.

I have introduced legislation to make this practice illegal.

I was disappointed that the Justice Department essentially lined up on the side of the parties making these deals.

I believe that this decision is very dangerous to consumers' ability to purchase products at discount prices and is harmful to retail competition.

I was quite disappointed with the sharp cutback of antitrust enforcement at the Justice Department during the past 8 years.

Thank you very much, Senator Feingold.

The serious decline in antitrust enforcement has been very disturbing to many of us.

I have introduced legislation to overturn the Legion case and restore the ban on vertical price fixing.

I have introduced a bill that will abolish this absolute antitrust exemption for railroads.