Mike Johanns: “Treasury's originally stated goal of increasing lending has not yet occurred.”

Just a word or two to both leaders. Thank you so much for your kind words. I also want to say thank you for mentioning my wife Stephanie. This has been a remarkable partnership for a lot of years, and I could not have done what I did…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Joseph S. Hezir, of Virginia, to…

But to anyone who might be listening in who is wondering if is it time to give up, it is not.

Could you do that and make it crystal clear to the public that you confirm that the role of conservator... is to be the bridge builder?