"Simply stated, in my opinion, there is no one brighter or better equipped than this man to become Secretary of Energy."
"I'm really very pleased and very proud to recommend her confirmation as Secretary of Labor."
"I really think it's a wonderful thing that President-elect Obama nominated her for this position, and I'm just very proud to be here to support that nomination."
"Throughout our history, Americans have come together in times of crisis."
"I believe that Hilda Solis is just such a leader."
"Thank you for the opportunity to offer comments on the fiscal year 2010 Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations bill."
"I find it unconscionable. These tickets are supposed to be free for people. And the chance to witness this solemn event should not be bought and sold like tickets to a football game."
"I think the race is reaching a point where there are negative dividends from it in terms of strife within the party."
"I have never seen an attorney so contemptuous of Congress and his role as the chief law enforcement officer of the United States."
"I don't."
"People look out, and they see the failures of government, whether it's Katrina or whether it's the inability to get enough passports out for people. And they say, how are they going to accomplish all ..."
"And I don't see this being an easy confirmation unless there is a change in strategy and unless he's willing to come forward with that change in strategy."