"It seems like this would be a simple thing for us to do."
"Crisis management from any administration's standpoint--and I've run businesses, I have been a mayor--is the worst type of policy because you will miss things."
"I want to not put you in--I'm happy to answer these questions because I think it's a good question, because the assumption is by those bills coming over magic happens, people get funded."
"We're picking winners and losers when what we should be doing is looking in the totality of government."
"We did that starting in July on the Continuing Resolution."
"At the end of the day we've got to solve these problems and not do it on 3-week or 6-week intervals."
"But remember, when we do those appropriation bills actually the government is open."
"The hearing record will remain open until 5 p.m. tomorrow, October 9, for the submission of statements and questions for the record."
"Judges must uphold and interpret the law, resolve disputes equitably, and protect the rights and liberties of our citizens."
"One thing I will try to do is I am going to make this painless because I believe you are highly qualified."
"If confirmed, I trust you will fulfill these responsibilities with respect, character and deference befitting the Court."