"I think really what it says is the respect that we have for the rule of law in this country"
"The reason to have a community-wide Inspector General is similar to the reason to have a Director of National Intelligence."
"I want to congratulate you on this nomination. I had the pleasure to meet with you, as I'm sure other Members have as well, and know that you are superbly qualified for this job."
"I'd like to particularly recognize Senator Snowe. She was the drafter of the provision creating this position and the driving force behind it."
"We have a problem that's out of control, and we have a lot of people suffering for it."
"Two companies have over 80 percent of all of the market in Iowa, and in some places in Iowa only one company, United Health Care."
"This one really cries out for watching and for taking action to see that premium rates are truly justified."
"I think this is a major step forward, Mr. Chairman."
"I have, for a number of years now, been concerned about the affordability of health insurance."
"I cannot imagine a more thankless task than being Director of the policy Committee of which you were Director."
"Despite counterterrorism pressure against al-Qa'ida in Pakistan, including the successful strike against Usama bin Ladin in Abbottabad, the group remains dangerous and vengeful."