"the policy is that if they are former staffers, they shouldn't be there."
"thanks to Senator Pryor, the gift shop has increased its program to evaluate its products and ensure compliance"
"my personal opinion is obviously that the current Senate employees should be given preference."
"I can understand how that would drive the cost, but not to $71 million."
"Why does it have to be encrypted?"
"I want to work to keep the Legislative Branch of government operating efficiently and as wise stewards of the taxpayers' money."
"I would share your--I mean, my personal opinion is obviously that the current Senate employees should be given preference."
"So it will be at capacity in the next few months?"
"I will note that my understanding is--I am getting this from just some research I have done--that when the District of Columbia went to a new system, in the District, it was about $40 million."
"Only through a combined Federal, State, local, and tribal effort, highlighted by robust communication and coordination, can this Nation hope to combat illicit narcotics activities."
"Well, that is helpful. Let me say that last month, you were over at the House Homeland Security Committee and testified."