But I think you would agree that there are differences between responses generated directly from your office...

it's a matter of real concern when we're trying to figure out what the exact policies are in our executive branch...

It's a little disconcerting when Members of the Senate write very specific policy-oriented letters... and receive a response from your office.

I wanted to come down, first, to express my best wishes and congratulations to the two nominees.

I think what we want to try to accomplish is to have a base or military presence that makes sense.

there's no real indication that the official in charge is accountable for what is in the letter.

I'm clearly going to support them, and I wish them the best in carrying out their responsibilities.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

While both the Navy and the Marine Corps numbers seem to have decreased, one suicide is one too many.

I can assure you that this subcommittee is very much against the continuing resolution, because that's no way to run the Government.

I don't know of a Foreign Service person who I respect more than the nominee for this position.

It is vital that the United States has the leadership in place to work with the international community to protect the rights of religious minorities and advance the cause of religious freedom and tolerance across the globe.

Today, 1 day shy of 8 weeks later, I finally received a response... This response did not come from Secretary Clinton.

if that option were not available to an individual starting out at age 25 and working, that it is likely they would actually have to work a minimum of a year longer

Thank you very much.

This is a moment in history where we should look at religious freedom and also equality for women.

We just, to become energy independent, to do this in a way that is safe as, again, as we see what is happening over in Japan, our heart goes out and that feeling of just not being able to control things.

It is up to the Interior Department to be more rigorous in examining these permit applications.