Dianne Feinstein

I'd like to correct the record of something Senator Coburn said. There are four of us that are non-lawyers on this Committee, and we believe we see the forest rather than just the trees.

I cannot, in my time on this Committee, remember anybody quite so young that has done so much.

Absolutely, I would, Senator.

I have the highest regard for Justice Alito's intellect and his career as a lawyer.

But I feel I should point out that this hearing has already been delayed twice.

I would also add that Judge Eagles has presided over at least 500 trials, has heard hundreds of civil and criminal motions, and has been unanimously rated 'Well Qualified' by the American Bar Association.

Yes. If you would give me a specific date, I would appreciate it.

About a year ago, we passed legislation with respect to the detention of children that are brought to this country not at their request but similar to the Elian Gonzalez case.

I believe that the best interests of the people of this Nation are served by the administration...having maximum flexibility as to in which venue these defendants should be tried.

Democrats did not do to President Bush following 9/11 what is being done to this administration with respect to their decisionmaking.

I have come to the conclusion that a lot of the attacks are just to diminish you, and I do not think you should buy into that at all.

These are regulations that have to be implemented.

I have never seen anything quite like this. The record is ignored.

These rate increases go into place May 1. So it is vital that we take some action before May 1, or all throughout the United States there are going to be substantial premium increases.

The Drug Caucus of the Senate, which I happen to chair, has been looking into the narcotics picture in Afghanistan.

If you eradicate a man's crop without getting--giving him a substitute income, you have just recruited a significant number of additional Taliban.

I have a good deal of concern about UAV technology.

The continued support of Congress is greatly appreciated and will ensure our future success.

So thank you for coming and we look forward to working with you.

I think this subcommittee is very interested. You are a new Chief. That is always an exciting time.

How dare you to see a more difficult permit process than the State of California has anywhere.

But we have to find out what is the public good and move with the public good.

Could you tell me the nature of the concern? You know, in California, you get a suit over almost anything.

On behalf of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I welcome you to our hearing on the fiscal year 2011 budget request for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

As far as I know, there is no opposition, which is unusual.