02/14/2011
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"It would be unwise to tie the President's hands in legislation when it is impossible to know how the situation will develop in the coming months."
"It is especially important, and I know the Secretary feels this, that we fill this position right away."
"I hope that, if you are confirmed, you will not simply be there waiting for the Secretary to ask you for advice."
"The position of Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security was created by the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 that was authored, I am proud to say, by Senator Co..."