I want to share with you my concern that the classified elements of the previous administration's cyber strategy in my view put us on a collision course with very basic civil liberties questions if the trajectory is not adjusted and…

In fact, the latest demonstration of policy is that when pushed to the extreme we will use lethal force to protect Americans.

One of the aspects, I think, of the political structure of Somalia is it's dominated by tribal arrangements.

It strikes me that the gunmen who've taken these ships on aren't exactly rolling in luxury, that there's a financial infrastructure which could be attacked, as well as a physical infrastructure of ships and pirates and self-defense of our…

Her broad experience and success in protecting human health, the environment and effective environmental enforcement is evident.

Thank you for holding this important hearing today to consider the nomination of these three very well qualified individuals to fill key positions over at EPA.

I have known and worked with Cynthia for many years and have seen first-hand her leadership in the Ocean State on many critical environmental issues.

Without your leadership, it would not have happened, and I thank you.

I want to thank you for your not only interest but your effective support because you ensured there were $10 million in the last budget for New England ground fisheries.

The United States, the water quality here, is the envy of the world.

When you are talking about the waste associated with water use, it is hard to overlook the extraordinary waste of energy and oil and everything associated with bottle water.

I would ask your assurance to all of us that in that balance you will be pressing your organization to push upward as far as the facts and the law will drive.

I can think of no one more qualified for this important job.

The standard credit card agreement gives the lender the power to bleed their customers through evolving and ever more crafty tricks and traps.

High-interest-rate debt is financial quicksand for consumers.

We have lots of disclosure, but we really have obfuscation by disclosure.

American consumers are relying more than ever on credit cards to just make ends meet from month to month.

This makes me think that we need to really look at substantive regulation.